as in weakness
a defect in character
could tolerate my uncle's foibles because we loved him dearly
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Recent Examples of foible
And there’s the trust factor: The Leafs seemed to get rid of Kadri, at least in part, because of his playoff, err, foibles.
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Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Adolescent angst and the foibles and follies that come with it have been a mainstay of fiction since the form began, and this one's a prime example.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The Difference Between a Good Market and a Great Market
Job markets, like anything else, are susceptible to variations and inconsistencies, frailties and foibles.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
In an attempt to hang loose with the gang at a PMF, you may be exposed to gossipy whispers about the foibles, secrets or annoying idiosyncrasies of fellow execs or co-workers.
—Dr. David Lenihan, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Buy Now 05 of 15 'The Rachel Papers' by Martin Amis
Adolescent angst and the foibles and follies that come with it have been a mainstay of fiction since the form began, and this one's a prime example.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The Difference Between a Good Market and a Great Market
Job markets, like anything else, are susceptible to variations and inconsistencies, frailties and foibles.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
In an attempt to hang loose with the gang at a PMF, you may be exposed to gossipy whispers about the foibles, secrets or annoying idiosyncrasies of fellow execs or co-workers.
—Dr. David Lenihan, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foible
Noun
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According to the Mayo Clinic, Guillain-Barré is a condition in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves, resulting in weakness, numbness or paralysis.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Countless emergency room visits, unexplained symptoms, body weakness, and pain became my new normal.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Authorities blamed the unrest on armed remnants of the Assad government, but acknowledged that some of the civilian killings were the fault of undisciplined factions or individual actors.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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For example, if an airplane experiences a mechanical failure, the part's manufacturer may be at fault, but the airline bears the brunt of public opinion.—
Chris Novak,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This breakthrough indicates that ICE energy efficiency can still be improved, regardless of its many shortcomings.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
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Paradoxically the complementarity of AI with NI — natural intelligence — presents a unique opportunity to address these shortcomings.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Luther taught instead that God freely forgives the sins of believers.—
Michael Bruening,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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The pope’s hospitalization comes during the Vatican’s celebration of the jubilee, a tradition in the Catholic Church dedicated to the remission of sins that occurs every 50 years.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC News,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Foible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foible. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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