follies

Example Sentences

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If it’s too easy to say that “Jaws” and “Star Wars” pushed the movie industry in a more commercial, risk-averse direction—the money pit of “Apocalypse Now” and other ambitious directorial follies helped—it’s also true.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

People forget about past follies, either by choice and/or because they’re distracted by the next shiny thing.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

More aggressive fine print restrains other follies like the bond portfolio mismatches that undid California-based Silicon Valley Bank two years ago, says Davide Oneglia, director of European and global macro at TS Lombard.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

The house is surrounded by 25 acres of grounds featuring cottages, a large greenhouse, walled garden, follies, a fountain and a croquet lawn.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2023

“Is that all?” asked Jo, as Mrs. March looked silently at the downcast face of her pretty daughter, and could not find it in her heart to blame her little follies.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott