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
However, amid her fashion faux pas, Cabello's had some serious style wins over the years.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Many of us grew up under the impression that committing this fashion faux pas could end in arrest by the fashion police!
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
More Michael Reaves/Getty Images Many have zeroed in on the Cubs' failure to add a starter (beyond Mike Soroka, who instantly went on the injured list) as their biggest faux pas.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
The bride allegedly committed the fashion faux pas of not wearing a gown designed by her famous mother in law.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Many of us grew up under the impression that committing this fashion faux pas could end in arrest by the fashion police!
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
More Michael Reaves/Getty Images Many have zeroed in on the Cubs' failure to add a starter (beyond Mike Soroka, who instantly went on the injured list) as their biggest faux pas.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
The bride allegedly committed the fashion faux pas of not wearing a gown designed by her famous mother in law.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faux pas
Noun
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But Trump has seemed to suggest that the drone incident may have been a mistake.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Consumer Behavior Supports Continued Innovation One of leaders’ biggest mistakes during volatile periods is assuming all consumer behavior changes negatively.—
Talbott Roche,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shrader missed badly from 60 yards but Tillman’s infraction gave the Colts another untimed down and Shrader nailed the do-over to give Indy its first 2-0 start since 2009 and send the Broncos home with big regrets over their blunder.—
Arnie Stapleton,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pittsburgh Steelers kick returner Kaleb Johnson suffered an unfortunate blunder during the team’s game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Mets have minimal room for error.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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There is a notable chance that the code will have some number of errors.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Faux pas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faux%20pas. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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