as in defect
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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1
as in to mar
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 to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
a scratch blemished the finish on the car
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Recent Examples of blemish
Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 16 July 2025
San Diego has struggled with consistency in left field this season, so adding Duran will definitely patch up that blemish.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Results have been strong since last summer, with only a draw at Wembley against England and a defeat against Japan in the SheBelieves Cup blemishing Hayes’ U.S. record.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Authenticity is one of this Swedish show's defining strengths, from the lead's raw chemistry to its cast of teens who actually look the part (blemishes and all).
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 16 July 2025
San Diego has struggled with consistency in left field this season, so adding Duran will definitely patch up that blemish.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Verb
When blooms do open, petals are blemished, with silvery-white or brown edges.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Results have been strong since last summer, with only a draw at Wembley against England and a defeat against Japan in the SheBelieves Cup blemishing Hayes’ U.S. record.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blemish
Noun
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Think of it as smarter tools for everyday problems: • Quality Inspections: Instead of relying on tired eyes and manual checklists, manufacturers are using AI to flag defects in real time.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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By contrast, one of the most robust studies on SSRI use in pregnancy found no significant increase in congenital heart defects or most other major malformations when SSRIs were used in the first trimester, adds Dr. Batista.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Boston comes in with three straight losses marring otherwise agreeable vibes.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Many worried that the marshy western shore of the borough had been forever marred.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hailey has an even rarer type of the illness, an extreme form of hemophilia B. That means bleeding inside his body could damage organs or tissue and quickly put his life at risk.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The suspect, Kevin Charles Pyles, allegedly admitted to wanting to damage the synagogue and blamed minorities for his unemployment, officials say.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Its back has orange and gray markings with a scattering of darker brown blotches.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
Updated July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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The baby was purple-gray-colored, in blotches; wet, smeared in blood and what looked like whitish wax.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
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Since Do’s bribery scandal emerged, the county ordered a forensic audit of contracts he was involved with to see if more might be tainted.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, any political revisions of employment numbers long accepted as accurate by key users will taint confidence in other data series.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With Ter Stegen injured and the returning Wojciech Szczesny not yet registered either, having signed a new contract in July after his initial short-term from last September expired.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Three officers were shot and injured while responding to domestic disturbance call at a residence in Utah, law enforcement said.—
Jessica Gorman,
ABC News,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Elbe is a living laboratory, where old scars have become the fertile ground for a new, vibrant ecosystem.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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And based on the dog's scars, the foster mother believes she had also been abused, leading Meadow to be hesitant about humans.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Block after block across metropolitan Milwaukee, piles of soaked carpets, waterlogged appliances and furniture stained beyond recognition now slump in front yards and along sidewalks.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The color is also anti-fade, and won’t stain, shrink, or wrinkle.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Blemish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blemish. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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