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
And the title speaks to the complexity in terms of the imperfections.
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
But imperfection is not inherently interesting, nor inherently artistic, no matter what Imperfect Women wants to suggest with its opening credit sequence evoking the Japanese art of kintsugi.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Homemade Home Décor After years of hyper-polished feeds and showroom-perfect homes, people are embracing the beauty of imperfection by celebrating texture, visible brushstrokes, uneven stitching, and layered finishes.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Algorithmic productivity over human imperfection.
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
But imperfection is not inherently interesting, nor inherently artistic, no matter what Imperfect Women wants to suggest with its opening credit sequence evoking the Japanese art of kintsugi.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Homemade Home Décor After years of hyper-polished feeds and showroom-perfect homes, people are embracing the beauty of imperfection by celebrating texture, visible brushstrokes, uneven stitching, and layered finishes.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Algorithmic productivity over human imperfection.
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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Using this insight, the researchers developed design guidelines to reduce these defects.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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In 2022, after he was hospitalized following a cardiac incident, Brendon's sister told fans he had been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One picture shows him with an oxygen mask, another his torso full of scars.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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As approximately 96% of adult manatees bear scars from watercraft strikes, this remains a serious issue for the species.—
Elizabeth Neville,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Early salt damage often appears as pale, chalky blotches or uneven fading in the paint finish.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Her zapping turns her entire head of hair — not just a streak — shocking white à la Jean Harlow, and leaves an oddly-appealing black blotch on her cheek.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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