as in mistake
a socially improper or unsuitable act or remark
according to an oft-told story, the queen set a guest at ease about a faux pas by politely imitating it
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While each European country is unique in its own way, there are a couple of universal faux pas to avoid making and being marked as a tourist.
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024
The old-school faux pas of wearing brown and black at once goes to the wayside — particularly with the Coach Times Square Tabby Bag’s flash of gold hardware that ties into the jacket’s belt buckle.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
Prioritizing Aesthetics Over Functionality Another common outdoor furniture faux pas is overlooking functionality in favor of aesthetics.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2024
These faux pas create a negative impression, signaling a lack of responsibility and respect for the interviewer's time.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024
The old-school faux pas of wearing brown and black at once goes to the wayside — particularly with the Coach Times Square Tabby Bag’s flash of gold hardware that ties into the jacket’s belt buckle.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
Prioritizing Aesthetics Over Functionality Another common outdoor furniture faux pas is overlooking functionality in favor of aesthetics.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2024
These faux pas create a negative impression, signaling a lack of responsibility and respect for the interviewer's time.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faux pas
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Actual possession of a weapon is irrelevant and mistakes happen, Stephens said in court, adding that what matters is how Hill’s hand was presented with a glint of steel.Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Here are some of the characteristics of second best parenting: Welcomes mistakes.Jazmin Towe, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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The blunder not only allowed a run to score, but extended an inning that would eventually see the Dodgers erase a 5-0 deficit.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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The primary issues facing this company highlighted by Jana are capital misallocation, a series of operational blunders and corporate governance failings.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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There was also the larger error of anointing Harris without political competition — an insult to the democratic process that handed the nomination to a candidate who, as some of us warned at the time, was exceptionally weak.Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent polling from the Free Press had indicated that Harris appeared to have a slight, 3-percentage-point lead on Trump in Michigan, though that was within the poll's 4-percentage-point margin of error.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Faux pas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faux%20pas. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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