hamartias

Definition of hamartiasnext
plural of hamartia
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Noun
  • The ruins of the theater have long since been carted away.
    James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
  • The team had been checking for ruins around the Bauhaus retail center before further commercial development proceeded in the area, continuing work started in 2011 with the discovery of an early Christian church there.
    Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Starring Oscar Isaac as the titular brilliant but egotistical scientist Victor, Frankenstein sees the doctor bring a creature (Elordi) to life with a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to both of their undoings.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The gothic sci-fi film — which is competing for the prestigious Golden Lion at the festival — is a retelling of Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic horror novel following a brilliant scientist who brings a monstrous creature to life, ultimately resulting in both of their undoings.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
    Ryan Brennan May 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
  • Just make sure to choose cucumbers that are firm and bright without any soft spots so the finished product tastes its absolute best.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
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“Hamartias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hamartias. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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