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Recent Examples of imperfection The Korean multitasking skincare-makeup hybrid creates radiance with high-definition, evens out the complexion, and minimizes imperfections, all while caring for the skin. Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025 After the hat has cooled, Rosa—a factory floor veteran of 30 years—will steam it to relax the fur’s fibers, and then inspect it for stains and imperfections. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025 The first baseman's injury was used as something of an excuse to the Red Sox' imperfections this season, but that lamenting often overlooked the reality that Casas was not playing well before getting hurt. Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 What thinly passes for a story here is just license to exploit the jagged texture, edges, and imperfections of videotape (the short is set in 1992 and really looks it) and to assault viewers with prolonged glimpses of adolescent distress. A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for imperfection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
  • Other higher-risk groups include those with congenital heart defects or disorders, structural heart problems, or a history of coronary artery disease or heart failure.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Berchtold was later acquitted of the kidnapping charges by reason of mental defect.
    Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Its naked carbon-fiber body bears the scuffs and scars of life as a development hack, but its steroidal wheelarches, extendable rear spoiler, and brutal diffuser deliver an emphatic statement of intent.
    Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Those living in areas near the recent burn scars or in areas prone to flooding should listen to local authorities and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Dark brown blotches of varying sizes dot their sides and back.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
  • This fungal disease appears as gray blotches on the bark, eventually developing into sunken cankers.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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