imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən 
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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Despite its many imperfections and its de facto promotion of nuclear inequality, the treaty is credited with limiting nuclear proliferation to just nine countries today.
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Stephen Herzog, The Conversation, 1 Aug. 2025
But that's also the beauty of natural stone and tile is those imperfections and inconsistencies.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
But, over time, its uniformity began to chafe against a broader cultural desire for imperfection and uniqueness.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The goal was to have finishes that would acquire an artisanal patina which doesn’t merely tolerate cracks and imperfections and instead are actually enhanced by them.
—Patricia Villalobos, Architectural Digest, 26 July 2025
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Stephen Herzog, The Conversation, 1 Aug. 2025
But that's also the beauty of natural stone and tile is those imperfections and inconsistencies.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
But, over time, its uniformity began to chafe against a broader cultural desire for imperfection and uniqueness.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The goal was to have finishes that would acquire an artisanal patina which doesn’t merely tolerate cracks and imperfections and instead are actually enhanced by them.
—Patricia Villalobos, Architectural Digest, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfection. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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imperfection
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im·per·fec·tion
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