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
Melamine sponges can be abrasive, though, so this isn't recommended on surfaces like marble or stone that are more susceptible to imperfections.
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Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
My mom’s silliness, her humanness, her imperfections seemed to disappear in the process of repeatedly writing about her struggles.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
Approachable people normalize imperfection, which, in turn, allows others to admit errors early, ask questions, and take initiative without fear.
—John Bowe, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
In city driving every road imperfection is an opportunity for an unexpected chiropractic adjustment.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
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Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
My mom’s silliness, her humanness, her imperfections seemed to disappear in the process of repeatedly writing about her struggles.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
Approachable people normalize imperfection, which, in turn, allows others to admit errors early, ask questions, and take initiative without fear.
—John Bowe, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
In city driving every road imperfection is an opportunity for an unexpected chiropractic adjustment.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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She was born with a congenial heart defect that required her to have open-heart surgery in the first week of her life.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The potential seat belt defect affects certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 models, 2023-2026 Genesis G90 vehicles and 2024-2026 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid models.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Actual spinal surgery was routine in these cases, and many of Motta’s clients bore scars from their procedures.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The country of around 38 million gained independence from Portugal in 1975, but still bears the scars of a devastating civil war that began straight after independence and raged on and off for 27 years before finally ending in 2002.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This was a black one with blotches faintly outlined in pale yellow, a beautiful but deadly looking animal.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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