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
Allure, 30 Aug. 2025
The difference now is that the Buffs no longer have quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter to cover more blemishes than Revlon.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Shaped like miniature stars and dots, the hydrocolloid bandages not only cover blemishes and remove the temptation for picking, but also enable the inflammation to heal faster.
—Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Nvidia delivered a better-than-expected quarterly results Wednesday night, but a few blemishes in the report — at least in the eyes of the market — has shares of the leading AI chipmaker falling in extended trading.
—CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The ideal apple for picking has smooth skin that's clear of blemishes.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
For our tester with an oily T-zone and blemishes, this glycolic acid toner from The Inkey List made a lasting impression.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
However, these blemishes are often a skin condition other than acne, such as folliculitis, boils, contact dermatitis, or keratosis pilaris.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
While small blemishes are normal, larger cracks or cuts can be a sign of over-handling, which might affect its taste and food safety.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
It’s supercharged with turmeric root to minimize discoloration and irritation, as well as rhodomyrtus extract to fight active blemishes, green algae to combat redness, and panthenol to deeply hydrate.
—Allure, 30 Aug. 2025
The difference now is that the Buffs no longer have quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter to cover more blemishes than Revlon.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Shaped like miniature stars and dots, the hydrocolloid bandages not only cover blemishes and remove the temptation for picking, but also enable the inflammation to heal faster.
—Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Nvidia delivered a better-than-expected quarterly results Wednesday night, but a few blemishes in the report — at least in the eyes of the market — has shares of the leading AI chipmaker falling in extended trading.
—CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The ideal apple for picking has smooth skin that's clear of blemishes.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
For our tester with an oily T-zone and blemishes, this glycolic acid toner from The Inkey List made a lasting impression.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
However, these blemishes are often a skin condition other than acne, such as folliculitis, boils, contact dermatitis, or keratosis pilaris.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
While small blemishes are normal, larger cracks or cuts can be a sign of over-handling, which might affect its taste and food safety.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blemishes
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Folate deficiency in a mother increases the risk of neural tube defects including spina bifida, but the link to autism is unclear.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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Folate supplements are already recommended for women during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, in infants.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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This interaction damages skin cells and can trigger irritation, redness, stinging or burning.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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If the power outage is specific to your home, say a lightning strike damages your electrical system, things change.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the scars from that era are still very much present in society, and the son, Im Dong-hwan, represents the youth of today who are trying to come to terms with that generational complexity and its legacy.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Extensive research in the past few years has shown that the scars of redlining persist, particularly in terms of poorer health outcomes for residents of those areas.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 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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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
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Gopher snakes tend to be tan-colored with large square brown blotches or saddles along their backs and smaller gray spots on their sides.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Farmers don’t typically grow pawpaws because the raw fruit spoils easily and is difficult to ship, according to the Kansas State University Extension Office.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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This post spoils the entirety of My Life With the Walter Boys Season 2, specifically the finale.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If a dog that has not been officially declared dangerous severely injures or kills a person when unprovoked, authorities may confiscate the dog, and the dog’s owner is liable for the incident.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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This is an inflammatory condition in which swelling injures the optic nerve, disrupting the transmission of visual information from the eye to the brain.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Beyond the perks, the staff received high marks from our readers.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 season marks an exciting time to be a Bears fan.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Blemishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blemishes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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