tragic flaws

Definition of tragic flawsnext
plural of tragic flaw

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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
  • Programming includes theatrical performances, poetry readings and concerts staged inside and around ancient ruins — a setting that is impossible to replicate at any other time of year, since most of these sites are not open after dark on ordinary days.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
  • Ancient Lycian ruins often appear directly above the waterline, while small fishing villages remain largely unchanged by mass tourism.
    Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • From there, observe any dents, soft spots or cracks.
    Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 25 May 2026
  • Their bond — both are outsiders who suffered abuse as children — is one of the few emotional soft spots in the otherwise fast-moving series about America’s rotten power structure, manipulative media and the gullibility of the public.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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“Tragic flaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragic%20flaws. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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