imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən 
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Examples of imperfection in a Sentence
He detected several imperfections in the surface of the jewel.
She tried to hide the imperfection in the cloth.
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Joe Burton, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Look for diamonds with higher clarity grades to avoid noticeable imperfections.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Wabi-sabi—a Japanese world view characterized by finding beauty in imperfection—is rising in makeup as a necessary antithesis to perfection anxiety.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
But in practice this point is hard to achieve exactly because of imperfections in the arrangement of planes within the crystal.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfection. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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imperfection
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im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən
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