as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the shirt was marked down because of a minor imperfection
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Recent Examples of imperfection
The formulation harnesses the brand’s proprietary Elasto-Smooth Technology, which diffuses light to hide imperfections and give the skin a smooth, satiny look.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2025
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.
—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
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2025
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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Other basement defects may include items such as flooding, defects in drain tiling or sump pumps, or movement, shifting, or deterioration in the foundation.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Each recall, issued separately, warns consumers of the risks posed by defects or regulatory violations.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Whether nestled in lush forests or barren deserts, these towns bear the scars of time, showcasing human ingenuity while reminding us of the inevitability of decay.—
Kieron Marchese,
Architectural Digest,
25 Aug. 2025
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Flash flooding is also possible over burn scar areas including the Davis, Conner, Bear, Mill, Inn and Tamarack burn scars.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Its back has orange and gray markings with a scattering of darker brown blotches.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
Updated July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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The baby was purple-gray-colored, in blotches; wet, smeared in blood and what looked like whitish wax.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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