as in mistake
a socially improper or unsuitable act or remark
according to an oft-told story, the queen set a guest at ease about a faux pas by politely imitating it
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Recent Examples of faux pas
Keep your neighbors happy by avoiding these front-yard faux pas that are definitely eyesores.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
The only thing not regal about Gill here was his decision to wear black socks while batting, a fashion faux pas in Test cricket if ever there was one.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The fashion moment, considered by some to be a major faux pas, came amid fierce criticism of the first Trump administration's approach to immigration in America.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
At this point, failing to wear a mask when engaging in lawless activity is a major faux pas.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 17 June 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
The only thing not regal about Gill here was his decision to wear black socks while batting, a fashion faux pas in Test cricket if ever there was one.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The fashion moment, considered by some to be a major faux pas, came amid fierce criticism of the first Trump administration's approach to immigration in America.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
At this point, failing to wear a mask when engaging in lawless activity is a major faux pas.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faux pas
Noun
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What’s the most common mistake people make when trying to recreate the Honey Deuce at home?—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Austin Jackson told reporters last month that the players were behind the decision to run laps after committing penalties or mental mistakes in practice.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Over the past decade, the legendary team was known for tragic blunders regarding decision making and communication.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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In total, Bonilla will walk away with a $29.8 million payday because of Wilpon’s blunder.—
Allen Kim,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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One 2025 study indicated that facial recognition tools had higher error rates for adults with Down syndrome.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The error range for this method is 3% to 4%.4 Bio-electrical Impedance: a measurement method using the speed of a low-level electrical current to determine a person's body composition.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Faux pas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faux%20pas. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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