imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən 
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Cobain’s ferocious passion is reflected in his howling vocals and the band’s oftentimes ragtag performances (and sometimes humorous) — the perfect embodiment of how imperfection can be perfection.
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Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 5 Apr. 2024
To love The Matrix is to love something perfectly comfortable with screaming its own intentions—and imperfections.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
Five Unusual Types of Products 3M Developed Over the Years
Bondo: While not developed under 3M’s roof, the Bondo brand of automotive body filler, essentially a putty designed to fill in holes and cover visual imperfections, has been owned by 3M since at least 2007.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2024
Just let people sense it; be genuine in expressing your feelings and embracing imperfection!
—Linda Fitz-Alan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
At $15 a pop and an impressive SPF 50 rating, the CC cream diffuses imperfections while seamlessly blending out to a medium or full coverage.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
Enduring affection for the former because of his imperfections is difficult to comprehend; enduring affection for the latter despite his imperfections is far more sensible.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 20 Feb. 2024
Sometimes, a fake video is too perfect and leaves out pauses, breaths or other imperfections of human speech.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024
Instead of excising the irregularities and imperfections, Nakashima chose to highlight them, a radical approach at the time.
—Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 5 Apr. 2024
To love The Matrix is to love something perfectly comfortable with screaming its own intentions—and imperfections.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
Five Unusual Types of Products 3M Developed Over the Years
Bondo: While not developed under 3M’s roof, the Bondo brand of automotive body filler, essentially a putty designed to fill in holes and cover visual imperfections, has been owned by 3M since at least 2007.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2024
Just let people sense it; be genuine in expressing your feelings and embracing imperfection!
—Linda Fitz-Alan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
At $15 a pop and an impressive SPF 50 rating, the CC cream diffuses imperfections while seamlessly blending out to a medium or full coverage.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
Enduring affection for the former because of his imperfections is difficult to comprehend; enduring affection for the latter despite his imperfections is far more sensible.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 20 Feb. 2024
Sometimes, a fake video is too perfect and leaves out pauses, breaths or other imperfections of human speech.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024
Instead of excising the irregularities and imperfections, Nakashima chose to highlight them, a radical approach at the time.
—Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfection. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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imperfection
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im·per·fec·tion
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