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
At the micro level, however, the influences of different vices become more clear.
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Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
The thefts, assaults, and rapes that resulted from these vices often went unpunished, as British commanders prioritized prosecuting the war over protecting civilians.
—Time, 9 Oct. 2025
However, overcoming vices is something worth honoring, too.
—Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
The thefts, assaults, and rapes that resulted from these vices often went unpunished, as British commanders prioritized prosecuting the war over protecting civilians.
—Time, 9 Oct. 2025
However, overcoming vices is something worth honoring, too.
—Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
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.
—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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Blue Jays manager John Schneider responded to the narrative and shed some more light on the overall strengths and weaknesses of both powerhouses.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Together, Hoka and Ugg account for the vast majority of Deckers’ revenue and have been critical in offsetting weaknesses in other categories.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is due to inevitable issues relating to mechanical faults, maintenance fatigue, and, of course, human error.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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One story of the Desert Fathers recounts a sighting of a demon perched on the top of the monastery, busily scribbling down all the faults of the brothers within.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the Eastern Church, God isn’t interested in finding someone to punish for our sins; God is interested in becoming one with the physical universe, including humanity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The tragic death of the Sepulveda family patriarch calls his descendants back to Villa Sepulveda, a Spanish colonial manor in a coconut plantation; but a landslide traps the guests inside, transforming the funeral plans into a supernatural reckoning of sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Vices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vices. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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