as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
a primitive culture that cast aside infants born with deformities, allowing them to die of exposure to the elements
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Recent Examples of deformities
The genetic disorder is a connective tissue disease that leads to fragile bones and related complications like short stature, bone deformities, and fractures, per Mayo Clinic.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
Roots become dehydrated, and water stress causes stunting, deformities, and dieback.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
His foundation came from craniofacial surgery, operating on children with complex facial deformities, where millimeters determine whether a child can eat, speak, or smile without pain.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
After battling injuries through the first four years of his career, Nootbaar posted a career-high 135 games played and battled through recurring heel pain due to Haglund’s deformities.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The disease can also cause foot deformities that worsen over time.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
From a practical standpoint, however, pointy-toed shoes can lead to foot deformities and health problems.
—Michael Watson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration previously warned consumers about the potential for severe infections and skin deformities from unauthorized shots touted to dissolve fat at med spas.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
Services cover conditions such as brain tumors, spine deformities, and chronic neck and back pain.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
Roots become dehydrated, and water stress causes stunting, deformities, and dieback.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
His foundation came from craniofacial surgery, operating on children with complex facial deformities, where millimeters determine whether a child can eat, speak, or smile without pain.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
After battling injuries through the first four years of his career, Nootbaar posted a career-high 135 games played and battled through recurring heel pain due to Haglund’s deformities.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The disease can also cause foot deformities that worsen over time.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
From a practical standpoint, however, pointy-toed shoes can lead to foot deformities and health problems.
—Michael Watson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration previously warned consumers about the potential for severe infections and skin deformities from unauthorized shots touted to dissolve fat at med spas.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
Services cover conditions such as brain tumors, spine deformities, and chronic neck and back pain.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deformities
Noun
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Since the mandate, neural tube defects have dramatically declined in almost every single ethnic population except for Latinos, according to Jaffery.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The research team attributed their results to how tiny defects, known as dislocations, move when a metal deforms.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Harry survived the attack, but grew up with a limp and lasting emotional scars.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Reyes was shot, holding up his left forearm for the prosecutors, scars clearly visible beneath his short-sleeve shirt.—
Matthew J. Friedman,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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Photos show the Maratus australis spider, which has an intricate pattern of blue and brown blotches edged with bright teal and red-orange stripes.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Deformities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deformities. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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