1
as in weaknesses
a defect in character
curiosity in children is not a vice, but something to be encouraged
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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
In a biopic that chronicles Ray Charles' life, loves, vices and songs, Foxx unleashes his musical skills – the man's got a gift for piano playing and singing.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Written by Carter Faith, Cameron Bedell, and Seth Ennis, the lyrics juxtapose human vices with the teachings of a major religion.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2026
Everything’s bigger in Texas — including the vices.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Stout, bluesy guitar and a pummeling rhythm lead to McBryde turning in a ferocious, fearless vocal, singing about a litany of vices and urges that stay steeped her bloodline.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
Both the Times of London and the Daily Telegraph reviewed Newman’s book poorly, with an air of anti-woke ennui, accusing her of imposing contemporary moral standards on the vices of the past.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
For 40 days, the Church invites the faithful to practice prayer, fasting, and acts of charity, as well as to reflect on their actions and make personal changes, such as giving up vices and strengthening their relationship with God.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
One of the challenges with character is that any of the virtues can manifest as deficient or excess vices, as shown in Table 1.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Beyond that, the tech lords often suffer the vices of their virtues.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Written by Carter Faith, Cameron Bedell, and Seth Ennis, the lyrics juxtapose human vices with the teachings of a major religion.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2026
Everything’s bigger in Texas — including the vices.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Stout, bluesy guitar and a pummeling rhythm lead to McBryde turning in a ferocious, fearless vocal, singing about a litany of vices and urges that stay steeped her bloodline.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
Both the Times of London and the Daily Telegraph reviewed Newman’s book poorly, with an air of anti-woke ennui, accusing her of imposing contemporary moral standards on the vices of the past.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
For 40 days, the Church invites the faithful to practice prayer, fasting, and acts of charity, as well as to reflect on their actions and make personal changes, such as giving up vices and strengthening their relationship with God.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
One of the challenges with character is that any of the virtues can manifest as deficient or excess vices, as shown in Table 1.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Beyond that, the tech lords often suffer the vices of their virtues.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vices
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Some organizations squander the potential of advanced technologies, while others can compensate for technological weaknesses.—
Jon R. Lindsay,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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Two weaknesses could have impacted this market.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For all her faults, Harris knows how to read a poll.—
Keith Naughton,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Xcel Energy Colorado's Andrew Holder, director of community relations and local government affairs, explained that devices known as re-closers trip when there are power line faults.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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McNair spoke, unsuccessfully, before an Alabama Legislature that wanted to limit how schools teach events, such as the bombing that killed her sister, lest White children feel guilt for the sins of their forebears.—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Bible teaches that lying, stealing, adultery and coveting your neighbor’s property are sins.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Vices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vices. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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