as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
noted the flaw in the diamond before I bought it
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as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
that crack has flawed the vase to the extent that its value in the antiques market is greatly reduced
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Recent Examples of flaw
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
The biggest flaw that seemed to drag the Dodgers down during their three consecutive series losses was a lack of production from the bottom of the lineup.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
The team may not be in the market for another defensively flawed forward and may prefer someone with more two-way upside.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But this is the playoffs, where your flaws are your opponent’s game plan.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
The biggest flaw that seemed to drag the Dodgers down during their three consecutive series losses was a lack of production from the bottom of the lineup.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
But that didn’t stop people from falling in love with the exuberant, stylish, flawed Jag.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
The team may not be in the market for another defensively flawed forward and may prefer someone with more two-way upside.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaw
Noun
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Doctors later discovered that Figari’s stroke was caused by a previously undetected congenital heart defect called a patent foramen ovale (PFO), in which a hole between the left and right chambers of the heart is left open as opposed to closing after birth, according to Penn Medicine.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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With the help of this technology, defects were significantly reduced.—
Michael Amori,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Arson – To unlawfully and intentionally damage or attempt to damage any real or personal property of another person or entity by fire or incendiary device.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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Mineral extraction has damaging social consequences in developing countries, where the impoverished are often compelled to work in unsafe and unhygienic conditions.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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But this season, the one with the 4-15-0 blotch on the calendar from late November to early January, there’s no way to feel OK about Sunday.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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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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His rookie season was marred by an uneven second half, which was hindered by hand and foot injuries.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2025
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His final collegiate season was marred by a shoulder injury and insufficient QB play, but Loveland still led the Wolverines in receptions (56), receiving yards (582) and receiving TDs (five).—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Countless Black women, like Justice, live with the long-term mental and physical scars of pregnancy and birth.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 44-year-old actress and breast cancer survivor opened up about her scars being visible during intimate scenes, while promoting their new Apple TV+ drama series Your Friends and Neighbors.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers some suggestions to those struggling: Don't compromise the truth for empty promises.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Pesticide Regulation compromised, and each location is now shown within a 1-square mile area.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The spill killed 11 people and injured 17 others as 210 million gallons of crude oil were released into the Gulf of Mexico (recently renamed by the U.S. government as Gulf of America) for a total of 87 days.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Memorial at Florida State University after a fatal shooting killed two people and injured several others.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
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About six weeks ago, hackers crippled the computer systems of the TV and mobile phone provider Dish Network.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
4 Apr. 2023
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Oakland Mills Coach: Chris Brewington Last season: Class 2A state champion Outlook: Losing the talent Oakland Mills did from last year’s outdoor season would cripple most programs, but the Scorpions have reloaded.—
Anthony Maluso,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2023
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“Flaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaw. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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