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
Look for subtle imperfections in images and videos, such as distorted hands or feet, unrealistic facial features, inaccurate shadows, watermarks, voice call lag time and unnatural movements.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Perfect for those no-makeup makeup days, this weightless, breathable formula evens tone, softens imperfections, and leaves skin looking fresh, dewy, and beautiful.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 13 May 2025
These people embrace their scars, their imperfections.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 May 2025
From embracing imperfection to using AI analysis for behavioral insights, leaders are rethinking what building a strong brand means today.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Perfect for those no-makeup makeup days, this weightless, breathable formula evens tone, softens imperfections, and leaves skin looking fresh, dewy, and beautiful.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 13 May 2025
These people embrace their scars, their imperfections.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 May 2025
From embracing imperfection to using AI analysis for behavioral insights, leaders are rethinking what building a strong brand means today.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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The toxins from the fungus cause liver damage, vomiting and reproductive defects in both livestock and humans.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
4 June 2025
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These types of batteries, although generally safe, can be highly combustible under specific circumstances, like extreme overheating or manufacturing defects.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2025
Noun
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He’s considered several options to resolve the situation, hoping to find a compromise that addresses both his wife’s emotional scars and the family’s needs.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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The conflict with Ro and his marauding Nihil forces has left scars across the galaxy and held the Republic hostage.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Their backs are a mixture of cream dots, orange-ish speckles and brown blotches.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2025
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These are more typically animals with stripes instead of blotches, missing patterns, and similar.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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