as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the first mirror had a blemish on its surface, so we took it back to the store
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as in stains
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
a single indiscretion blemished the rabbi's reputation for years
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as in damages
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
a scratch blemished the finish on the car
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Recent Examples of blemishes
David Grann, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately for the Rams, the Eagles and 49ers games are the only two blemishes on Los Angeles’ schedule so far this season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The lightweight gel also features hectorite clay—a purifying agent to absorb excess sebum—niacinamide, and of course, ceramides to quell shine and keep blemishes at bay.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
The latter is formulated with salicylic acid, niacinamide, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid to help flatten and soothe blemishes fast.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Chris Oddy, the production designer, meticulously recreated the hut on the stage down to matching floorboards with similar blemishes in similar places to have this seamless match.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
Since blemishes are closely tied to overactive oil glands, using a mask with these clays helps reduce one of the main triggers of acne.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Getting stunned in a corner by a few enemies or having the camera get stuck in an awkward viewpoint were minor blemishes across my playtime.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Still a sturdy trend but with a few blemishes.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
McKelway’s stories, like his subjects, have their blemishes.
—David Grann, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately for the Rams, the Eagles and 49ers games are the only two blemishes on Los Angeles’ schedule so far this season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The lightweight gel also features hectorite clay—a purifying agent to absorb excess sebum—niacinamide, and of course, ceramides to quell shine and keep blemishes at bay.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
The latter is formulated with salicylic acid, niacinamide, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid to help flatten and soothe blemishes fast.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Chris Oddy, the production designer, meticulously recreated the hut on the stage down to matching floorboards with similar blemishes in similar places to have this seamless match.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
Since blemishes are closely tied to overactive oil glands, using a mask with these clays helps reduce one of the main triggers of acne.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Getting stunned in a corner by a few enemies or having the camera get stuck in an awkward viewpoint were minor blemishes across my playtime.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Still a sturdy trend but with a few blemishes.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blemishes
Noun
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According to the lawsuit, On’s warranty does not cover defects due to shoes being the wrong size or normal wear and tear, and customers who have submitted warranty claims have often been denied.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Perczak advised homeowners to watch for signs of defects and address any concerns without panicking.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The loss significantly damages Memphis’ American Conference and College Football Playoff hopes.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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An autoimmune condition that damages the stomach lining, like thyroid disease, can also cause atrophic gastritis.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The scars are beautiful and almost aerodynamic.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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The twist, so to speak, in Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han’s feature debut, is that the child in question is a Belgian girl growing up in rural Japan in the 1960s — a place filled with countless natural wonders, but also marked by the scars of a major war that haven’t quite healed.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The film centered on the Environmental Protection Agency encasing the Simpsons’ hometown of Springfield in a dome after Homer taints the area’s water supply.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Deadly holiday weekend mars broad crime drop The back-and-forth followed a Labor Day weekend of deadly violence in Chicago worse than in the previous two years, with seven people shot to death, according to preliminary Chicago Police Department reports.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Valuing a project at cost of production rather than value in an arm’s length sale—common in all economic statistics—especially mars Chinese data.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dark brown blotches of varying sizes dot their sides and back.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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This fungal disease appears as gray blotches on the bark, eventually developing into sunken cankers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s the kind of failing grade that ends drives and spoils red zone trips.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Frozen Shrimp Shellfish, like shrimp, spoils quickly, which is why many people prefer to purchase frozen shrimp.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Blemishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blemishes. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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