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Figurative Meanings of Seamless
Seamless came into the English language in the fifteenth century with a fairly literal meaning: “having no seams” (seam itself signifying “the joining of two pieces (as of cloth or leather) by sewing usually near the edge”). Throughout much of the word’s early history, expecially in the seventeenth century, it was employed by writers to refer to the “seamless coat (or garment)" of Jesus Christ. In modern use, the word usually has the figurative sense “without flaws” or "without interruption" rather than “without seams.”
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Examples of seamless in a Sentence
Michael Snyder Pedro Kok, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2023
The automotive industry is specifically focused on competing to optimize mobility experiences by creating compelling and seamless driver-vehicle interfaces.
—Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Bad Bunny’s way of delivering the song is seamless.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Nov. 2023
Bonus: The private bridal suite is seamless for dressing, hair, and makeup, and leads directly to the event barn via the heated sidewalk.
—Kelsy Chauvin, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Nov. 2023
Perfect for holding essentials, the bag is a seamless blend of style and utility.
—Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
As for Justine Skye and Coco Jones went for a seamless lip to draw attention to their eye makeup instead.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Nov. 2023
Look for seamless flavors of black currant, blackberry and plum with wild herbs and mushroom.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
An exceptional choice for those seeking a seamless blend of performance and portability, this MacBook Pro features a sleek design, and a stunning Retina display, and is perfect for travel or cozy evenings by the fire.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 9 Nov. 2023
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Word History
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Seamless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seamless. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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