peccadilloes

noun

variants or peccadillos
plural of peccadillo
as in crimes
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 peccadilloes There are, of course, peccadilloes in any minor-league park. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peccadilloes
  1. crimes
  2. errors
  3. foibles
Noun
  • Here’s a look back at the most infamous, shocking, blood-curdling or mysterious crimes and disasters that captured the attention of the nation — and the world.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • After this article was published, the Department of Homeland Security’s media office sent a statement listing the criminal histories of Morffi and Rodriguez and explaining that their green cards were revoked due to their crimes.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of crimes
Noun
  • In 2023, fewer than 2% of grievances filed in federal prisons were approved, with most rejected for procedural errors or closed for other reasons.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • Sinner produced 58 winners to Zverev’s 49 and had only 25 unforced errors to Zverev’s 45.
    — Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026
Definition of errors
Noun
  • Advertisement The Sydney gang’s all back in Liane Moriarty’s sequel to her mammoth bestseller, Big Little Lies, showcasing the midlife foibles of Renata, Jane, Bonnie, Madeline, and Celeste.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
  • His foibles in the playoffs came to fruition while trying to guard Joel Embiid.
    — Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of foibles

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“Peccadilloes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peccadilloes. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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