as in defect
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 deformity
Nonprofit offers free medical screenings for kids in need
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a nonprofit that helps children with physical deformities get reconstructive surgery, will provide free medical screenings for underserved children in need.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The 5-year-old, who was born with an ear deformity and cannot verbally communicate, misses his father and has been extremely distressed since his arrest, said Lucia Curiel, one of the family’s lawyers.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Goody was born with a hip deformity that caused early onset arthritis in her front leg, according to a tribute video created by the Sacramento Zoo.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The rare genetic bone disorder makes people more susceptible to breaking and fracturing bones and leads to bone deformities and a curved spine, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The 5-year-old, who was born with an ear deformity and cannot verbally communicate, misses his father and has been extremely distressed since his arrest, said Lucia Curiel, one of the family’s lawyers.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Goody was born with a hip deformity that caused early onset arthritis in her front leg, according to a tribute video created by the Sacramento Zoo.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The rare genetic bone disorder makes people more susceptible to breaking and fracturing bones and leads to bone deformities and a curved spine, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deformity
Noun
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Isaac soon betrays and murders the soldiers, including Peck's character, and defects to the Washington Liberation Front.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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In the new suit, lawyers for the board presented a detailed explanation of defects in the tower that emerged from the start.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Shaved her head, grappled with surgery scars and bald spots.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Overall rejuvenation is the goal, with issues like fine lines, early-stage sagging, large pores or acne scars being targeted.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
3 May 2025
Noun
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This fungal disease causes yellow blotches on pumpkins, tomato leaves, squash and cucumbers.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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The butterflies themselves are nearly gone, but the ink has left three blotches down her arm.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Deformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deformity. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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