as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
a plastic surgeon who occasionally donates his services to treat the disfigurements of needy children
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Recent Examples of disfigurements
Facing the World, which helps children with facial disfigurements gain access to reconstructive surgery, was co-founded in 2002 by her father, plastic surgeon Norman Waterhouse.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 May 2026
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfigurements
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Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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Inspections keep bridges safe, but are snapshots Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.—
Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
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So one of the best teams the World Cup has ever seen left without the trophy and a West German side representing a nation still bearing the scars of the Second World War triumphed.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The agency said Sanchez-Munoz has brown hair, weighs 184 pounds, is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has a tattoo on his right bicep and acne scars on his face.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
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Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Ingrown Toenails Can Form Long-term pressure from too-tight shoes, poor nail trimming, or other deformities in toe or foot can cause an ingrown toenail.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
19 June 2026
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The toebox’s square shape is also particularly accommodating for bunion deformities.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Disfigurements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfigurements. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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