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
Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Another potential flaw is that CGT is historically lower than income tax because part of any capital gain will be due to inflation.
—Ian King, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Steven Gray, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
The journey has surely been flawed, but this transition to being open about the fluidity of her sexuality is somewhat unprecedented in Housewives’ history.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
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Noun
However, the Royals’ flaws have also been exposed.
—Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Another potential flaw is that CGT is historically lower than income tax because part of any capital gain will be due to inflation.
—Ian King, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Verb
In parts of the world, contradiction is survivable; an artist can be luminous and flawed in the same breath.
—Steven Gray, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
The journey has surely been flawed, but this transition to being open about the fluidity of her sexuality is somewhat unprecedented in Housewives’ history.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaw
Noun
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Tom's congenital heart defect and small lungs also relied heavily on his brother to keep him alive.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Since 2023, his BD Excellence program has rolled out the defect-eliminating principles that Toyota first championed decades ago, from BD’s supply chain operations and manufacturing facilities, to its R&D and sales teams.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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If a boat comes loose and damages other property, uninsured owners may be liable.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Soon, red blotches were sprouting on his skin.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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That became a mere blotch on the ugly outing, as the error did not figure into any scoring when Brice Turang followed with a one-out double and Gary Sánchez with a two-out double.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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But six years after NASA certified SpaceX to ferry crews to and from the ISS, Boeing’s Starliner still lacks approval for regular crew rotation flights after a 2024 test flight was marred by technical issues.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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In Strasbourg, groups of Palace supporters clashed among themselves in a square in the city centre, marring the occasion.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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And there was Bob, wearing something like a bicycle helmet, scars visible across his body.—
Martha Raddatz,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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The treatment can target skin issues like fine lines, acne scars, enlarged pores and uneven texture.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Nevertheless, issues related to your job, your pet and even your health might feel compromised today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Any natural light would trigger biological growth in the water, compromising underwater visibility, already one of the hardest variables to manage during testing.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Star center Nathan MacKinnon was able to play in this game despite getting injured in Game 3.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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De Zerbi made fringe and injured members of the squad feel included.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Since then, Tehran’s chokehold on the strait has crippled international shipping and sent energy prices soaring.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Trump signed an executive order to impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that could further cripple the island.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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“Flaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaw. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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