as in defects
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 imperfections
These light fixtures have been locally made since the 1700s and possess imperfections that Birger describes as particularly beautiful.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
Those imperfections apply to the conflicts within Paul, masterfully interpreted by Keleher.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Despite the imperfections, users in the comments section thought that the woman should let the manicure slide for the price.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Even worse, scratches, dents, and imperfections can stand out dramatically.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
This behavior will lead to a spectrum of temperature imperfections in the Big Bang’s leftover glow, and eventually will form the seeds of structure that grow into stars, galaxies, and the cosmic web.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Lee and the creative team worked to find ways to make the AI present as technologically perfect, but also make sure the imperfections of AI were still on full display.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Each new optical function requires a separate device, driving up cost and complexity while lowering yields due to manufacturing imperfections.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The voice, also, at times may sound robotic due to imperfections in voice cloning technology.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
Those imperfections apply to the conflicts within Paul, masterfully interpreted by Keleher.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Despite the imperfections, users in the comments section thought that the woman should let the manicure slide for the price.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Even worse, scratches, dents, and imperfections can stand out dramatically.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
This behavior will lead to a spectrum of temperature imperfections in the Big Bang’s leftover glow, and eventually will form the seeds of structure that grow into stars, galaxies, and the cosmic web.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Lee and the creative team worked to find ways to make the AI present as technologically perfect, but also make sure the imperfections of AI were still on full display.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Each new optical function requires a separate device, driving up cost and complexity while lowering yields due to manufacturing imperfections.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The voice, also, at times may sound robotic due to imperfections in voice cloning technology.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfections
Noun
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The inspection program would find and repair defects mitigated before reaching a critical state.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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Other higher-risk groups include those with congenital heart defects or disorders, structural heart problems, or a history of coronary artery disease or heart failure.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The scars are beautiful and almost aerodynamic.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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Scars, Sacrifice, and the Strength to Choose Despite the magic, dragons, and portals, this book is ultimately about people—people trying to do better, people failing and rising again, people who carry scars—inside and out—and still choose to build instead of destroy.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dark brown blotches of varying sizes dot their sides and back.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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This fungal disease appears as gray blotches on the bark, eventually developing into sunken cankers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Imperfections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfections. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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