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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Natural imperfections in the leaves, such as tiny holes or rumpled edges, add texture and create an authentic natural look.
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Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
There is no shame in a nonlinear path, no imperfection in a winding career.
—Barbara Wittmann, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Road imperfections are absorbed.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Document everything – every scratch, every dent, every imperfection – before accepting any rental.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
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Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
There is no shame in a nonlinear path, no imperfection in a winding career.
—Barbara Wittmann, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Road imperfections are absorbed.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Document everything – every scratch, every dent, every imperfection – before accepting any rental.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfection. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən
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