as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
a primitive culture that cast aside infants born with deformities, allowing them to die of exposure to the elements
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Recent Examples of deformity
Excessive levels can lead to issues such as tooth discoloration, bone deformities and thyroid problems.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Hammertoes develop gradually over time and can lead to discomfort, pain and difficulty walking as the deformity becomes more pronounced.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2024
Slip-on shoes can allow excessive movement, irritating the bunion and potentially worsening the deformity.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
The disaster declaration comes almost a year after five farmers living near Grandview sued the EPA after their livestock died or were born with deformities, alleging the agency failed to regulate forever chemicals.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2025
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Hammertoes develop gradually over time and can lead to discomfort, pain and difficulty walking as the deformity becomes more pronounced.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2024
Slip-on shoes can allow excessive movement, irritating the bunion and potentially worsening the deformity.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
The disaster declaration comes almost a year after five farmers living near Grandview sued the EPA after their livestock died or were born with deformities, alleging the agency failed to regulate forever chemicals.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deformity
Noun
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The pictures are fed through a machine learning algorithm to spot possible defects.—
Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Smart Manufacturing: High-resolution images of equipment, materials, and defect patterns are vital for computer vision models in automation and quality control.—
Max (Chong) Li,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Old friends with new scars, trying not to aggravate the wounds of yesterday.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2025
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Kilmer says the cancer is gone, but its scars linger.—
Barbara VanDenburgh,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The fish have white faces with a black blotch in front of the eyes, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 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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“Deformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deformity. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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