as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the shirt was marked down because of a minor imperfection
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Recent Examples of imperfection
Accompanying the sumptuous animation for the surreal landscapes are compelling issues of managing dual careers, losing touch with your kids, keeping your dreams alive, escape through imagination, and learning to accept imperfection.
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 12 June 2025
Here, her frazzled hair is tinted a rebellious pink, and instead of covering up pimples and other imperfections, the makeup department has accentuated the red spots on her face and arms.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 June 2025
Inspired by Hourglass’s cult-favorite ambient lighting powders, the formula will blur imperfections and smooth texture for an airbrushed finish.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 June 2025
Featuring 17 student collections who showcased the Textile design and Fashion design program output, students' sartorial perspectives, exploring themes of identity, memories, and imperfection were defined by each graduate's design and culture of aesthetics.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 12 June 2025
Here, her frazzled hair is tinted a rebellious pink, and instead of covering up pimples and other imperfections, the makeup department has accentuated the red spots on her face and arms.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 June 2025
Inspired by Hourglass’s cult-favorite ambient lighting powders, the formula will blur imperfections and smooth texture for an airbrushed finish.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 June 2025
Featuring 17 student collections who showcased the Textile design and Fashion design program output, students' sartorial perspectives, exploring themes of identity, memories, and imperfection were defined by each graduate's design and culture of aesthetics.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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Also last year, Stellantis has recalled thousands of Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 cars because of a manufacturing defect that could cause airbags to rupture unexpectedly, resulting in metal fragments flying out, potentially killing passengers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 June 2025
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They had been expected to argue that severe mental disease or defect caused Purdy not to comprehend that his conduct was wrong.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Ideally in places where there’s room to breathe and with a little more concern for animals, the environment and those who bear the psychological scars of service.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Sudan’s children are living through the world’s largest displacement crisis Since the surge of violence in Sudan in late April 2025, thousands of families have crossed the border into Chad on a daily basis, traumatized and burdened by the scars of war.—
Brice Kevin Da,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
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Nebular patches alternate with blotches of jet; just visible in the foreground is a circle of white dots crossed with lines that meet at its center, like a spoked wheel of stars.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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