as in crime
a small mistake or fault that is not regarded as very bad or serious
His political career was marked by numerous peccadillos, but no huge scandals.
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Recent Examples of peccadillo
His audiences know that family peccadilloes are a cornerstone of that material, which nestles this fictional exploration of similar subject matter firmly in his comfort zone.
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Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 May 2023
What if the new boss’ weird peccadilloes — Patoff abolishes work-from-home, abruptly fires a staffer whose smell displeases him and thinks nothing of making 3 a.m. phone calls and demands — escalate?
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Feb. 2023
He’s simply been willing to overlook a peccadillo or two if the guy’s good enough.
—Dallas News, 20 Feb. 2023
Sadly, performance and build quality didn’t live up to the promise, and fewer than 9,000 units were made by the time the entire operation was shuttered following John DeLorean’s white-powder peccadillo.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022
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Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 May 2023
What if the new boss’ weird peccadilloes — Patoff abolishes work-from-home, abruptly fires a staffer whose smell displeases him and thinks nothing of making 3 a.m. phone calls and demands — escalate?
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Feb. 2023
He’s simply been willing to overlook a peccadillo or two if the guy’s good enough.
—Dallas News, 20 Feb. 2023
Sadly, performance and build quality didn’t live up to the promise, and fewer than 9,000 units were made by the time the entire operation was shuttered following John DeLorean’s white-powder peccadillo.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peccadillo
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The Statesman reported last December that Boise police provided extra security to Mayor Lauren McLean after Fitzpatrick offered a minimum $10,000 reward for information that could lead to her arrest and conviction — for unidentified crimes.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Yet, a year later, only one woman has been charged with the crimes federal immigration authorities said drew them to the meatpacking plant in the first place.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Mexico opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Quiñones capitalized on a defensive error by South Africa and fired a shot down the middle, between the legs of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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If the water tank was destroyed amid the larger US attack in response to the helicopter downing, Ball said the location makes an error in the weapon’s guidance unlikely.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Newton reportedly stole a computer, and there were allegations of academic misconduct.—
Mac Engel
June 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Andrew might have been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, and his ex-wife, Fergie, might be all over the Epstein files.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 June 2026
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Child welfare officials investigated the incident and cleared Pitt of any wrongdoing.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Appearing in the files is not necessarily an indication of criminal wrongdoing.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Carolina will need Moehrig to atone for his San Francisco sin by smashing (legally) the Saints (3-10) on the road.—
Mike Kaye
December 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Dec. 2025
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It may be considered a sin to eat at The Dock without trying the fish tacos, which are served blackened, grilled, or fried—they're then topped with pico de gallo, red cabbage, cotija cheese, baja sauce, and esquites (Mexican street corn).—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Peccadillo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peccadillo. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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