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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Inspired by high-contrast black-and-white street photography, Mono converts images into dramatic black-and-white compositions using a custom monochrome LUT and simulated optical imperfections.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026
But, paradoxically, great experiences usually have a few rough edges — just enough imperfection to remind you that real, human effort was involved.
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That measure focuses primarily on pavement condition, Bhatt said, including factors like surface imperfections and depressions in the road.
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may 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Qnity shares are trading near all-time highs and up 80% year to date, so expectations are high, and any signs of imperfection could be met with profit-taking.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026
But, paradoxically, great experiences usually have a few rough edges — just enough imperfection to remind you that real, human effort was involved.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
That measure focuses primarily on pavement condition, Bhatt said, including factors like surface imperfections and depressions in the road.
—Rose Evans
may 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Qnity shares are trading near all-time highs and up 80% year to date, so expectations are high, and any signs of imperfection could be met with profit-taking.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 May 2026
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfection. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən 
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