as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the first mirror had a blemish on its surface, so we took it back to the store
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as in to mar
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
a single indiscretion blemished the rabbi's reputation for years
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as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
a scratch blemished the finish on the car
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Recent Examples of blemish
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Two losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves were the only blemishes on Oklahoma City’s schedule since the start of the month.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024
Despite providing the complexion with tons of hydration, this skincare formula still feels lightweight enough for acne-prone skin and would make an excellent option for those with dry yet blemished skin.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
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Noun
For most, though, the worst blemish on his legacy is his treatment of Ashanti.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Two losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves were the only blemishes on Oklahoma City’s schedule since the start of the month.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Not even the loss of Kyle Bradish could blemish their sheen.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024
Despite providing the complexion with tons of hydration, this skincare formula still feels lightweight enough for acne-prone skin and would make an excellent option for those with dry yet blemished skin.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blemish
Noun
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Teslas have infamously run right into the broadsides of trucks on Autopilot, but it’s been regularly ruled that is not any sort of defect in Autopilot, which is not designed to be or expected to be perfect at that task.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Tesla is recalling substantially all units of the Cybertruck pickup over a defect that could cause a panel to fly off in traffic.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rodgers was cut by the New York Jets earlier this year following two seasons marred by an achilles injury and 6-12 overall record as the team’s starting quarterback.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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For Harris and his teammates, March Madness presents an opportunity for redemption after a season marred by a dozen losses.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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An Oregon Tesla dealership was shot up this month, damaging multiple cars and shattering windows.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Dark brown blotches with black edges dot its back, sometimes joining together to form bands.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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Doctors could see white blotches and smears around those dark spaces, indicating lesions.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article Two state utilities have asked a judge to order Connecticut’s chief regulator to produce cellphone data and other materials that the companies say could show that a rate decision slashing their revenue last year was tainted by bias and other procedural irregularities.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
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The movement also was tainted by instances of rampant antisemitism, which Khalil disavowed.—
Chelsea Bailey, Gloria Pazmino and Taylor Galgano,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Man charged after crash that killed 5 A man was charged Friday with intoxication manslaughter after five people were killed and several injured in a late-night wreck in Austin, Texas, that involved more than a dozen vehicles on Interstate 35, authorities said.—
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arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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After leaving he workplace, police said Bell later returned, pulled a gun and shot the man in the torso, seriously injuring him.—
Michael Moore Jr.,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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The metaphor of showing her scars to him is a very literal metaphor, but she’s never felt the real love that comes from somebody truly seeing you.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
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Evacuation warnings are already in place for several areas with burn scars from the Palisades and Eaton fires.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Many shoppers even added DIY elements, such as staining it, incorporating trellises for climbing vines, and casters for easy moving.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Also, ensure there is no debris or dirt stuck to the wheels or base of the machine that could stain the carpet when rolled on it.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Blemish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blemish. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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