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
James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Target dryness, discoloration and blemishes with nourishing ingredients that leave skin glowing, healthy and renewed.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The formula effectively clears the pores, too, which not only results in a smooth appearance, but also stops future blemishes in their tracks.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
These solar blemishes are caused by intense magnetic fields that prevent heat from the star's interior from rising to the surface.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Alongside the new Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Foundation, makeup artist Melissa Hernandez used the brand’s Luminous Silk Hydrating and Brightening Concealer, which boasts a creamy, radiant formula to brighten and smooth dark circles and blemishes.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Mike Shildt’s Padres legacy isn’t without blemishes, but the attention to detail that Shildt brought to managing the past two Padres teams has made rookie manager Craig Stammen’s learning curve less steep.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Infused with Tea Tree Oil and Calendula, these patches help flatten blemishes faster, calm redness and protect the area from picking for cleaner healing.
—William Jones
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Belichick's career did have blemishes.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
The blemishes were subtle enough to escape the notice of anyone not looking for it.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Target dryness, discoloration and blemishes with nourishing ingredients that leave skin glowing, healthy and renewed.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The formula effectively clears the pores, too, which not only results in a smooth appearance, but also stops future blemishes in their tracks.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
These solar blemishes are caused by intense magnetic fields that prevent heat from the star's interior from rising to the surface.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Alongside the new Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Foundation, makeup artist Melissa Hernandez used the brand’s Luminous Silk Hydrating and Brightening Concealer, which boasts a creamy, radiant formula to brighten and smooth dark circles and blemishes.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Mike Shildt’s Padres legacy isn’t without blemishes, but the attention to detail that Shildt brought to managing the past two Padres teams has made rookie manager Craig Stammen’s learning curve less steep.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Infused with Tea Tree Oil and Calendula, these patches help flatten blemishes faster, calm redness and protect the area from picking for cleaner healing.
—William Jones
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Belichick's career did have blemishes.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blemishes
Noun
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Ford estimates that all of these vehicles have the defects.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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My companion must be of the same species, and have the same defects.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Every failure of the state now stains the turban as well as the uniform.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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The piercing doesn't necessarily damage the trees, but their excrement, which is high in sugar, stains the trees and blocks photosynthesis, which eventually suffocates the trees, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kemerly was diagnosed with a liver disease in 2007 that slowly damages the liver.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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For example, if a hurricane destroys a school, a courthouse and 50 miles of roads in a city, FEMA will give the local government more money than if that same hurricane damages one building.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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Several past crimes have left permanent scars on the city's collective memory.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The scars of the past become painfully visible during a dam drawdown, exposing a graveyard of cypress trees that didn’t survive the inundation of water.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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
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The picture exudes both grace and vulnerability, and hints at imperfection by way of a disconcerting, coral-like wrinkle that mars the foot’s heel.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
20 Dec. 2025
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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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Its purple black center was surrounded by blotches of varying shades and textures, raised or sunken at places.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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These blotches are fairly plant friendly and produce what is known as algal leaf spot.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This post spoils Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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But there was the Transformers actor, with his tattoos and pirate beard, behaving like the obnoxious guy at the bar who spoils everybody else’s night, getting into a fight, then continuing to party the next day after his high-profile arrest.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blemishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blemishes. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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