imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən 
Examples of imperfection in a Sentence
He detected several imperfections in the surface of the jewel.
She tried to hide the imperfection in the cloth.
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Tiny imperfections only add to the appeal, and those marks of history tell a story.
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
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The water fills imperfections in the ice, allowing for a smooth glide, and then freezes over again as the skate moves on.
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Investors found a few imperfections in Microsoft’s report.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The water fills imperfections in the ice, allowing for a smooth glide, and then freezes over again as the skate moves on.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 28 Jan. 2026
The good news is that unlike silver-screen waves, this look is actually improved by a few imperfections.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfection. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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imperfection
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im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən
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