as in weaknesses
a defect in character
could tolerate my uncle's foibles because we loved him dearly
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Recent Examples of foibles
Kuper, as a man who has lived in many different countries, writes well about the cultures and foibles of soccer teams and their fans.
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Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Writing about their failures, foibles and frustrations did not lessen the hold that these three men and their movie magic have on Fischer.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Yet all these arguments originate with unmistakably human quirks and foibles, many of which defy easy judgments of right and wrong.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjusting to life in a Purosangue requires a zen-like commitment to dealing with electronic foibles.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That includes the tacky Featherington family, the cane-wielding Lady Danbury, and the mysterious Lady Whistledown, whose newsletter sets the town ablaze by detailing the foibles of the bold and the beautiful by name.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
His tendencies and foibles are well known to voters, politicians, and world leaders.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Her humanity is foregrounded, and Lloyd Parry avoids sensationalism by honing in on his strengths; his knowledge of the culture and justice system of both Japan and England and his ability to communicate the foibles and quirks of both.
—Rebecca Hannigan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Still, some of these foibles are easier to forgive when seen in service of the greater good.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2026
Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Writing about their failures, foibles and frustrations did not lessen the hold that these three men and their movie magic have on Fischer.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Yet all these arguments originate with unmistakably human quirks and foibles, many of which defy easy judgments of right and wrong.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjusting to life in a Purosangue requires a zen-like commitment to dealing with electronic foibles.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That includes the tacky Featherington family, the cane-wielding Lady Danbury, and the mysterious Lady Whistledown, whose newsletter sets the town ablaze by detailing the foibles of the bold and the beautiful by name.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
His tendencies and foibles are well known to voters, politicians, and world leaders.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Her humanity is foregrounded, and Lloyd Parry avoids sensationalism by honing in on his strengths; his knowledge of the culture and justice system of both Japan and England and his ability to communicate the foibles and quirks of both.
—Rebecca Hannigan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Still, some of these foibles are easier to forgive when seen in service of the greater good.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foibles
Noun
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Benjamin Sesko’s winner for Manchester United on Monday highlighted some of those weaknesses.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Foes hoping to uncover his weaknesses have ample scouting reports and film on him.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Barca’s faults, however, went far beyond him.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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These mini-seismic events are not considered true earthquakes because there is no movement along faults or tectonic plate boundaries.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mrie’s memoir is a useful primer, if hardly the last word, on the complexities of the civil war and the shortcomings of the rebel forces.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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What takes more effort, but delivers far bigger rewards, is learning to regulate your emotions, confront your shortcomings, and sit with uncomfortable truths.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This comes as mosques and holy shrines have been important bases for the regime to spread the hardcore ideology its leaders stand by, which bans any kind of dance and music and scorns them as sins -- let alone tolerating them in public or at holy sites.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Considered the ultimate sacrifice, Jesus died for the sins of others by crucifixion and was later laid to rest at a nearby tomb.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
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