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
The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
This kit includes five precise instruments to help remove blackheads and blemishes effortlessly after every steam.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
The launch failure Tuesday blemishes what had been a strong couple of years of technical accomplishment for Rocket Lab's launch business.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 19 Sep. 2023
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But not when there are two or three other slam-dunk candidates who don’t really have any blemishes on their season resumes.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
This kit includes five precise instruments to help remove blackheads and blemishes effortlessly after every steam.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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
The launch failure Tuesday blemishes what had been a strong couple of years of technical accomplishment for Rocket Lab's launch business.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 19 Sep. 2023
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During pregnancy, untreated hyperthyroidism has been associated with preeclampsia, premature births, stillbirths, and the development of congenital heart defects, per the ATA.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Loading your audio article A mysterious track defect somewhere along a major New York City subway line is wearing out the wheels on subway cars, causing a shortage of trains on the lettered lines, the Daily News has learned.Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Denver International Airport's $2 billion Great Hall renovation remains marred by mismanagement, a new report from the Denver Auditor's Office revealed.Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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In the lone season of his one-year deal, Zimmer has seen his fair share of ups and downs with his defensive unit that has been marred with injuries.Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025
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When radon gas is inhaled, its radioactive particles can damage lung tissue, which increases the risk of developing lung cancer.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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About 12,000 structures have been damaged of destroyed.David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
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By its very nature, an errant blue streak or blurry black blotch conveys a certain artistic quality—and, therefore, must also possess an intriguing backstory.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Brown blotches and yellow patches dot its back and limbs.Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Trump's legal team has repeatedly accused her of impropriety and cast the indictment against him as tainted because of the relationship, which Willis publicly acknowledged.April Rubin, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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The judge also pushed back on Trump’s claim that the verdict should be set aside because the jury was tainted.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
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There is strong evidence, in both animals and people, that exposure to even a single blast can injure blood vessels in a way that initiates a cascade of repair mechanisms.Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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Nearly 50,000 Palestinians are dead because of Israeli military operations, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, and many more are injured and traumatized.Sarah Yager, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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Danny Pintauro is healing after a scooter accident during the holidays left him hospitalized with a large scar on his abdomen.Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Denise Richards is one tough cookie, and she's got the battle scars to prove it.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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The clay could have been put onto the bone directly, or the bone could have been held in a cloth already stained with red ochre.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The assault permanently stained Yarrow's reputation, particularly in the #MeToo era, as he was regularly disinvited from events once his name became known as a performing guest.Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Blemish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blemish. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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