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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Recent Examples of faux pas
In my experience, customers are willing to forgive logistic faux pas if they’re kept in the loop constantly and openly.
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Robert Harbols, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
But leave it to Jonathan Anderson to turn a faux pas into a yes.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Proposing at someone else’s wedding is a pretty big social faux pas.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
From skipping follow-ups to coming across as self-interested or inauthentic, networking faux pas can limit the potential of new connections leaders attempt to forge.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Robert Harbols, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
But leave it to Jonathan Anderson to turn a faux pas into a yes.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Proposing at someone else’s wedding is a pretty big social faux pas.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
From skipping follow-ups to coming across as self-interested or inauthentic, networking faux pas can limit the potential of new connections leaders attempt to forge.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faux pas
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Currency with mistakes can also be worth a lot, so be on the lookout for modern dimes without the S mark.Miguel Legoas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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But getting the technology to follow open-ended commands reliably remains a challenge, with the risk that errors could translate into costly and hard-to-undo mistakes.Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sunday, Stroud threw two interceptions and ran out of the back of the end zone while avoiding a pass rusher with 1:13 left, a blunder that resulted in a safety that sealed the Tennessee Titans’ 32-27 victory.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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The biggest drama surrounding the Browns this season has nothing to do with quarterback play, personnel decisions or on-field blunders.Troy Smith, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
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The margin for error in these elite matchups is small, and the Ravens are struggling to overcome their mistakes.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
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This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors.ABC News, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Faux pas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faux%20pas. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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