tragic flaws

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
  • Chreim, 74, finds the names of his grandmother and grandfather among the broken pieces of marble before heading to the ruins of his home.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Mogetta said that field work in 2026 and 2027 will reveal more of the ruins.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Surface scratches are to be expected but avoid deep cuts and squash with any soft spots.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Over the next few days, the eggplants sat in my crisper drawer, soft spots spreading across their skin like bruises.
    Reem Kassis, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Tragic flaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragic%20flaws. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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