as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the shirt was marked down because of a minor imperfection
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Recent Examples of imperfection
The cut became more and more about allowing the story to breathe, embracing moments of vulnerability and imperfection.
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Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
For blemishes or pigmentation around the face, Pena recommends matching your skin tone exactly to seamlessly conceal imperfections.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Every item on the platform has a free six-month warranty and is 100 percent MPB Approved, meaning product specialists thoroughly inspect and photograph each piece and document any imperfections before it’s listed.
—Keely Larson, Outside Online, 7 Feb. 2025
All the furniture pieces in your bedroom don’t have to be the same finish or style, instead consider using antiques or family heirloom pieces for an asymmetrical look and embracing imperfection.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
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Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
For blemishes or pigmentation around the face, Pena recommends matching your skin tone exactly to seamlessly conceal imperfections.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Every item on the platform has a free six-month warranty and is 100 percent MPB Approved, meaning product specialists thoroughly inspect and photograph each piece and document any imperfections before it’s listed.
—Keely Larson, Outside Online, 7 Feb. 2025
All the furniture pieces in your bedroom don’t have to be the same finish or style, instead consider using antiques or family heirloom pieces for an asymmetrical look and embracing imperfection.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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Found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, this troubled individual was committed to Whiting Forensic Hospital for up to 60 years.—
Matthew J. Funchion,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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Battery defect detection startup Glimpse raised a $10 million Series A led by Japanese electronics giant TDK's venture group.—
Katie Fehrenbacher,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Male sharks are also known to bite females during mating, leaving distinctive scars.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Moon, meanwhile, still bears many large scars from this period, because its surface is far less active.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Overall, the geckos have pale brown bodies with several darker brown bands and lighter white blotches.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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