as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the first mirror had a blemish on its surface, so we took it back to the store
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as in to mar
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
a single indiscretion blemished the rabbi's reputation for years
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as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
a scratch blemished the finish on the car
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Recent Examples of blemish
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
My dream foundation is one that conceals blemishes but is so imperceptible that people will ask me about my skin care routine.
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Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Pj Green
october 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
Reputational damage occurs when a business’s name is blemished in some manner.
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Emily Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Avoid buying produce with cracks, cuts, or blemishes.
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Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
My dream foundation is one that conceals blemishes but is so imperceptible that people will ask me about my skin care routine.
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Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Verb
Shawnee’s local government, including the City Council, has been blemished by controversy for more than a decade.
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Pj Green
october 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
Reputational damage occurs when a business’s name is blemished in some manner.
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Emily Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blemish
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Equipped with onboard sensors, ANYmal scans equipment for structural defects, overheating, and gas leaks without human supervision.
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Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
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The Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 season has been marred by injuries, with veteran pitcher Max Scherzer facing significant setbacks.
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As Bloomberg recently reported, brides are buying $14 spells from witches on Etsy to ensure that their $100,000 weddings are not marred by blizzards or downpours.
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The storms damaged at least 20 homes in the county, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Keith Hertenstein said.
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
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Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.
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Thursday’s study is not the first indication that social media may be tainting people’s views on sunscreen and sun safety.
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Troupis and Roman both filed motions seeking to relocate the trial from Dane County, which includes Madison, to neighboring Jefferson County, saying negative publicity had tainted the potential jury pool.
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An underage girl was injured and treated at a hospital.
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Sixty-six people were injured in the incident.
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But for Johnny, the scar is a source of pride.
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Now Reid, dressed in black with his chest partially exposed beneath an open jacket revealing a scar, stepped on stage and into the role of Lestat in front of the audience.
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Prosecutors said a boxcutter stained with what appeared to be blood was found in the car, and there were also possible bloodstains found on the steering wheel and exterior door.
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At the site, an Associated Press reporter saw rubble and chunks of concrete stained with blood.
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“Blemish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blemish. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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