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
Thus is the inception of Origen, a new restaurant in Gilbert, that embraces imperfections as an essential element of its soul.
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Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Once again, the trend was to keep imperfections on bronzed, glowy skin hidden, meaning tan lines were not hot.
—Nana Regueiro, Vogue, 2 July 2025
Nothing is ever ideal, but finding grace and affection for the imperfections that life brings is the best and only way to move in alignment with the energy.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 2 July 2025
My hypercritical brain took this imperfection and ran with it.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
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Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Once again, the trend was to keep imperfections on bronzed, glowy skin hidden, meaning tan lines were not hot.
—Nana Regueiro, Vogue, 2 July 2025
Nothing is ever ideal, but finding grace and affection for the imperfections that life brings is the best and only way to move in alignment with the energy.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 2 July 2025
My hypercritical brain took this imperfection and ran with it.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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This doesn’t help since defects cluster and entire batches quietly go rogue while the QA team nods at those green dashboards.—
Raghu Para,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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As more cars rely on advanced software, addressing defects quickly is essential to protect drivers, passengers and pedestrians, and to maintain trust in automotive safety standards.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Those kids don't really realize beneath that Big Blue jersey, there's a big beautiful scar, just a few inches long that subtly defines the life of Kenneth Horsey.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
17 July 2025
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Which Laser Resurfacing Facial Is Best for Collagen? Laser resurfacing helps treat acne, scars, sun damage, and wrinkles.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
17 July 2025
Noun
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White blotches — the frostbitten tissue — swelled on the roof of his mouth, uvula and throat.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
2 July 2025
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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