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
Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
After the Orion space capsule returned to Earth, engineers noticed flaws in the spacecraft’s heat shield, the structure that protects its astronaut crew from the temperatures of atmospheric re-entry, which can reach up to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 6 Sep. 2024
Without proper governance, your data—and by extension, any automation or AI models deployed—will be flawed.
—Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The Trump side sees the flaws — and the flawlessness — differently.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
After the Orion space capsule returned to Earth, engineers noticed flaws in the spacecraft’s heat shield, the structure that protects its astronaut crew from the temperatures of atmospheric re-entry, which can reach up to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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More seriously, some argue that taking an all-or-nothing, founder-or-manager approach is inherently flawed.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 6 Sep. 2024
Without proper governance, your data—and by extension, any automation or AI models deployed—will be flawed.
—Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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What is Trichloroethylene? TCE is a toxic chemical which is known to cause liver cancer, kidney cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as well as damage to the central nervous system, liver, kidneys, immune system, reproductive organs and fetal heart defects.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The couple attended the Children’s Hospital Gala to show their support for the hospital and medical team that operated on their son, Billy, who was born with a congenital heart defect.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Such interactions may cause prospects to question the appropriateness of your outreach, damaging trust and credibility.Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Two main water reservoirs were also reportedly damaged, Reuters reported.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The horse chestnut leaf blotch pathogen overwinters as fruiting bodies in leaves infected during the previous season.Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024
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This fungal disease appears as gray blotches on the bark, eventually developing into sunken cankers.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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The first talking head in the film is writer and critic Joe Queenan, who speaks simply but movingly of how the Beatles’ music helped dull the pain of an adolescence marred by paternal abuse.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Among the college football games marred by violence last weekend was Michigan’s 13-10 win over Ohio State.George Ramsay, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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The playwright August Wilson, who’s best known for his series chronicling 20th-century Black American life (colloquially known as the Century Cycle), paid forensic attention to how everyday families bear the scars—and inherit the triumphs—of collective histories.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, its skeleton bears a curious scar for those who look closely.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Iran had supported Assad, as had its proxy, Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon, but has been severely compromised by its war against Israel.Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
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This presents the perfect opportunity to reduce, reuse and recycle without compromising the desire to give gifts and enjoy the festive season.Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Foxx was injured during an altercation while celebrating his 57th birthday at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills, according to his representatives.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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The driver of the pickup truck was not injured, but his passenger, a 19-year-old San Jose man, was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
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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 21 Dec. 2024.
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