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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Going back further, critics found Lively’s first foray and faux pas into lifestyle branding.
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Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 15 Aug. 2024
As evidenced by Katie Holmes’ dark wash vest and wide-leg jeans combination, matching denim is the key to elevating the Canadian tuxedo from fashion faux pas to quiet luxury.
—Karli Bendlin, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
That marketing faux pas also in part led to the film tanking at the box office, despite its strong test audience performance.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 30 July 2024
Yet, just as often, these exchanges go off the rails with non sequiturs, silence or, most painfully, faux pas.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2024
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Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 15 Aug. 2024
As evidenced by Katie Holmes’ dark wash vest and wide-leg jeans combination, matching denim is the key to elevating the Canadian tuxedo from fashion faux pas to quiet luxury.
—Karli Bendlin, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
That marketing faux pas also in part led to the film tanking at the box office, despite its strong test audience performance.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 30 July 2024
Yet, just as often, these exchanges go off the rails with non sequiturs, silence or, most painfully, faux pas.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2024
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“Faux pas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faux%20pas. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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