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.”
The transitions from scene to scene were seamless.
a seamless transfer of power
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10 Sep. 2026 Entering and exiting was seamless and discreet, like staying in an Airbnb.—
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9 Sep. 2026 But it's been a seamless transition thus far, though Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals will be the true indicator on just how in sync Harbaugh, McDaniel, Herbert and the rest of the team are.—
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9 Sep. 2026 Midcentury hallmarks include post-and-beam construction with interesting circles and curves breaking up the strong linearity, an open floor plan, and walls of glass providing a seamless connection to the outdoors.—
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Robb Report,
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