1
as in weaknesses
a defect in character
curiosity in children is not a vice, but something to be encouraged
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2
as in prostitutions
the practice of engaging in sexual activities for money
a seedy section of the city where vice is rampant and very much out in the open
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Recent Examples of vices
Over a mashup of fiddles and guitars, Tod and Jennings blend their rough-hewn voices on a song about consequences for older vices and choices, pondering when the consequences of those actions outweigh the vices themselves.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
And if glamor, grit and tropical swagger are your Miami vices, by all means keep zagging.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
The excess vices are mainly linked to deficiencies in other character areas.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Not all SuperAgers prioritize their health — on the contrary, some defiantly savor their vices — and many have lived difficult lives, Gefen said.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2025
Shell is making his own return of sorts and has been tasked with rebuilding the most basic ser- vices of the company.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
And if glamor, grit and tropical swagger are your Miami vices, by all means keep zagging.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
The excess vices are mainly linked to deficiencies in other character areas.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Not all SuperAgers prioritize their health — on the contrary, some defiantly savor their vices — and many have lived difficult lives, Gefen said.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2025
Shell is making his own return of sorts and has been tasked with rebuilding the most basic ser- vices of the company.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vices
Noun
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Such questions don't necessarily portend the outcome of the case and may merely reflect justices testing the limits and weaknesses of arguments.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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But previous presidents have resisted the temptation to exploit them, and the law has served as a powerful norm notwithstanding its weaknesses.—
Elizabeth Goitein,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its perfectly circular shape, central peak, and ring of faults looked suspiciously like an impact crater.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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The characters’ faults, however, lie not in their stars but in themselves.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jews are immersed in the spirituality of the holiday and proclaim their faith in God to accept their repentance, forgive their sins and seal their fate for a year of life, health and happiness.—
Krys'tal Griffin,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Cats' sins against humanity have been well-documented, from Rebel Wilson unzipping her fur to cockroaches with human faces.—
Janey Tracey,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Vices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vices. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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