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
The body tries to repair the damage, but healing is often slow and incomplete, leaving the bone weakened and vulnerable to collapse or deformity — changes that can lead to lasting hip problems.
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deformity
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
Noun
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Nicholas fully recovered and is about to turn 18, his father said, but still has physical scars.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Also, our editors rounded up the most effective over-the-counter products for fading scars.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her zapping turns her entire head of hair — not just a streak — shocking white à la Jean Harlow, and leaves an oddly-appealing black blotch on her cheek.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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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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“Deformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deformity. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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