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
Inspired by high-contrast black-and-white street photography, Mono converts images into dramatic black-and-white compositions using a custom monochrome LUT and simulated optical imperfections.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026
That measure focuses primarily on pavement condition, Bhatt said, including factors like surface imperfections and depressions in the road.
—Rose Evans
may 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
In a room full of mirrors, that vivid red bounces back onto your skin, often highlighting imperfections rather than giving you a soft, healthy glow.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
The best ones often look a little irregular, with deeper color and slight imperfections.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Back home, with almost 75,000 supporters at their back, they were stymied by little hesitations and imperfections that proved decisive.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Brody couldn’t ask for a better scene partner than Thompson, an accomplished theater actor who gives haunting texture to a character unique in both her imperfections and seductive appeal.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Use 60- to 150-grit sandpaper to remove surface imperfections and open the wood pores, allowing the sealant to penetrate better.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Finish the Ceiling If the ceiling still shows noticeable imperfections, add a skim coat to finish the ceiling.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026
That measure focuses primarily on pavement condition, Bhatt said, including factors like surface imperfections and depressions in the road.
—Rose Evans
may 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
In a room full of mirrors, that vivid red bounces back onto your skin, often highlighting imperfections rather than giving you a soft, healthy glow.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
The best ones often look a little irregular, with deeper color and slight imperfections.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Back home, with almost 75,000 supporters at their back, they were stymied by little hesitations and imperfections that proved decisive.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Brody couldn’t ask for a better scene partner than Thompson, an accomplished theater actor who gives haunting texture to a character unique in both her imperfections and seductive appeal.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Use 60- to 150-grit sandpaper to remove surface imperfections and open the wood pores, allowing the sealant to penetrate better.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Finish the Ceiling If the ceiling still shows noticeable imperfections, add a skim coat to finish the ceiling.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfections
Noun
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An inspector can catch defects before closing while the builder is still obligated to correct them.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Condos are particularly tough for builders to invest in because California law allows homeowners associations, or HOAs, to sue developers for construction defects for up to 10 years after a building is completed.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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In humans, glial scars form very quickly after injury.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Harris also shows us the burn scars that ripple up Racine’s arm and across Anaia’s face, textured skin that makes strangers blanch, to which Racine lashes out defensively.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Soon, red blotches were sprouting on his skin.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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These grow to form blotches that have lighter and darker zones appearing as irregular concentric rings that grow throughout the season until the entire leaf turns black and dies.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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“Imperfections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfections. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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