as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the shirt was marked down because of a minor imperfection
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Recent Examples of imperfection
Each terracotta tile is handcrafted, featuring a signature glaze that highlights the beautiful imperfections from tile to tile.
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Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
The scarred tree teaches that imperfection and even wounds can create opportunities for connection, while unspoken agreements can exist among strangers.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
Using both sensors and cameras on the car and Car-to-X data, the GLC will automatically detect potholes, bumps, or other road imperfections and adjust its suspension accordingly.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
The post-World War II international order, for all its imperfections, produced the longest stretch of great-power peace in modern history, anchored by institutions like the United Nations, the Bretton Woods system, and multilateral trade agreements.
—Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
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Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
The scarred tree teaches that imperfection and even wounds can create opportunities for connection, while unspoken agreements can exist among strangers.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
Using both sensors and cameras on the car and Car-to-X data, the GLC will automatically detect potholes, bumps, or other road imperfections and adjust its suspension accordingly.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
The post-World War II international order, for all its imperfections, produced the longest stretch of great-power peace in modern history, anchored by institutions like the United Nations, the Bretton Woods system, and multilateral trade agreements.
—Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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Fish embryos that grow in the presence of oil may be born with heart defects, as well as spine and skull deformities.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Thus, with structural concerns emerging locally, Central Florida residents are left with questions about building safety, oversight, and construction defects.—
Keegan A. Berry,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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These dances came at a time in Germany when artists were wrestling with the scars of World War I and the intensification of the developing industrial economy.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Post-accident, Varren still sports a forehead scar and continues to ride his e-bike in his Miramar neighborhood with friends.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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Early salt damage often appears as pale, chalky blotches or uneven fading in the paint finish.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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