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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With its flexible and seamless coil designs crafted in steel, yellow gold studs dot the surface for both depth and a refined contrast and a sense of fluidity.—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 By integrating resilient navigation into this ecosystem, Thales ensures seamless coordination across different military platforms.—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The seamless, smoothing construction of this high-neck bodysuit elevates any outfit.—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026 And like most players on this list, Allen projects as a seamless fit into a Mike Vrabel defense and culture.—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seamless