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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Beautifully designed, these sheets had no imperfections out of the package.
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Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
This powder product brings a semi-matte finish to the skin, smoothing out your imperfections.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Take a close look at these nuanced interpersonal narratives, where technical perfection captures the slightest human imperfections in sensational monumental compositions where the quotidian cleverly collides with the curious.
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In a media race where relatability is more important than authority, her brand of empathetic imperfection is like rocket fuel.
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Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
This powder product brings a semi-matte finish to the skin, smoothing out your imperfections.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Take a close look at these nuanced interpersonal narratives, where technical perfection captures the slightest human imperfections in sensational monumental compositions where the quotidian cleverly collides with the curious.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
In a media race where relatability is more important than authority, her brand of empathetic imperfection is like rocket fuel.
—Belinda Luscombe / Boston, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfection. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən
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