as in defective
having a fault
an imperfect representation of the circumstances surrounding Paul Revere's famous ride
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Recent Examples of imperfect
Brands have an opportunity to highlight this unique quality of denim by selecting fabrics with imperfect textures and weaves.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
For now, Faraday’s robots remain a luxury experiment — early, imperfect, and undeniably intriguing.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Yes, compliance will be imperfect.
—Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2026
In those early scenes of Home Alone, O’Hara is not just an avatar for a forgetful, imperfect mother.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
For now, Faraday’s robots remain a luxury experiment — early, imperfect, and undeniably intriguing.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Yes, compliance will be imperfect.
—Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2026
In those early scenes of Home Alone, O’Hara is not just an avatar for a forgetful, imperfect mother.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfect
Adjective
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That federal case involves Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snap, and centers on allegations that the companies built defective apps that resulted in teens and children developing unhealthy and addictive behaviors.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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And beyond apparent agency, the jury didn’t find the company to be negligent or have defective safety systems.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In 2006, ahead of the Turin Olympics, Vonn took a bad fall during downhill training and went to the hospital.—
ANDREW DAMPF,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Attending a bad Super Bowl is the Super Bowl of communal experiences.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thus, as a vision of our transportation system in 2050, this plan is flawed due to placing too much emphasis on freeway expansion and insufficient resources on public transit.—
Chris Roberts,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Then their postseason schedule road was made easier by facing three flawed offensive units.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Imperfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfect. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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