as in defects
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 imperfections
Used for brightening under eyes, concealing blemishes, and even contouring, this formula blurs imperfections with minimal product—and still looks natural.
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Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Look for diamonds with higher clarity grades to avoid noticeable imperfections.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
But in practice this point is hard to achieve exactly because of imperfections in the arrangement of planes within the crystal.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
It’s crafted with a proprietary firming matrix with color correctors that actively lift, firm, and temporarily blur imperfections.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
Researchers highlight that while individual laser pulses cannot be made perfect, optimizing the overall sequence can correct for imperfections.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
Radical self-authenticity means shedding the mask of perfection and allowing your true self to be seen, imperfections and all.
—Dax Grant, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Inevitable imperfections The above is no disrespect to SMU, which unquestionably has had a fantastic initial season in the ACC, or Boise State, which has long been a non-power conference machine that often has shown it not only can play with big boys, but beat them as well.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Jackson’s look serves as a reminder that sometimes, the most stylish moments come from embracing imperfections and mixing textures in unexpected ways.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Look for diamonds with higher clarity grades to avoid noticeable imperfections.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
But in practice this point is hard to achieve exactly because of imperfections in the arrangement of planes within the crystal.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
It’s crafted with a proprietary firming matrix with color correctors that actively lift, firm, and temporarily blur imperfections.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
Researchers highlight that while individual laser pulses cannot be made perfect, optimizing the overall sequence can correct for imperfections.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
Radical self-authenticity means shedding the mask of perfection and allowing your true self to be seen, imperfections and all.
—Dax Grant, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Inevitable imperfections The above is no disrespect to SMU, which unquestionably has had a fantastic initial season in the ACC, or Boise State, which has long been a non-power conference machine that often has shown it not only can play with big boys, but beat them as well.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Jackson’s look serves as a reminder that sometimes, the most stylish moments come from embracing imperfections and mixing textures in unexpected ways.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Imperfections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfections. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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