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
Japan proved a natural birthplace for the art hotel, influenced by the cultural concepts of ma (negative space) and wabi-sabi (the beauty of imperfection and impermanence).
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Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
Arya’s approach was refreshing in its rawness—his humor, imperfections, and unapologetic style resonated with viewers who craved authenticity.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Last year, Kiké Hernández did the same thing after discovering astigmatism (a condition caused by imperfections in the curvature of the eye that can impact vision) in his own right eye.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Stay consistent — and embrace imperfection Sasha Clark, founding partner at Clutch Creative Marketing, knows firsthand that the fastest way to build a personal brand is through consistent, imperfect action.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
Arya’s approach was refreshing in its rawness—his humor, imperfections, and unapologetic style resonated with viewers who craved authenticity.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Last year, Kiké Hernández did the same thing after discovering astigmatism (a condition caused by imperfections in the curvature of the eye that can impact vision) in his own right eye.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Stay consistent — and embrace imperfection Sasha Clark, founding partner at Clutch Creative Marketing, knows firsthand that the fastest way to build a personal brand is through consistent, imperfect action.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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Isaac soon betrays and murders the soldiers, including Peck's character, and defects to the Washington Liberation Front.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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In the new suit, lawyers for the board presented a detailed explanation of defects in the tower that emerged from the start.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Shaved her head, grappled with surgery scars and bald spots.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Overall rejuvenation is the goal, with issues like fine lines, early-stage sagging, large pores or acne scars being targeted.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
3 May 2025
Noun
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This fungal disease causes yellow blotches on pumpkins, tomato leaves, squash and cucumbers.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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The butterflies themselves are nearly gone, but the ink has left three blotches down her arm.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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