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
Perceptions outside of Arsenal’s inner circle tend to point out weaknesses, problems and imperfections.
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Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 25 July 2025
While clutter implies disorganization or neglect, the messy girl look is a deliberate embrace of imperfection that still feels cozy and intentional.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Vibe coding welcomes imperfection, iteration, and real-world feedback.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
In fact, research published in Harvard Business Review shows that leaders who openly express uncertainty and reveal imperfections foster greater trust, loyalty, and emotional connection with their audiences and teams.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 25 July 2025
While clutter implies disorganization or neglect, the messy girl look is a deliberate embrace of imperfection that still feels cozy and intentional.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Vibe coding welcomes imperfection, iteration, and real-world feedback.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
In fact, research published in Harvard Business Review shows that leaders who openly express uncertainty and reveal imperfections foster greater trust, loyalty, and emotional connection with their audiences and teams.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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Think of it as smarter tools for everyday problems: • Quality Inspections: Instead of relying on tired eyes and manual checklists, manufacturers are using AI to flag defects in real time.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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By contrast, one of the most robust studies on SSRI use in pregnancy found no significant increase in congenital heart defects or most other major malformations when SSRIs were used in the first trimester, adds Dr. Batista.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Elbe is a living laboratory, where old scars have become the fertile ground for a new, vibrant ecosystem.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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And based on the dog's scars, the foster mother believes she had also been abused, leading Meadow to be hesitant about humans.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The baby was purple-gray-colored, in blotches; wet, smeared in blood and what looked like whitish wax.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
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My desert rose is showing gray blotches on the stems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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