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
This $30 ceramic vase features subtle imperfections that align with the core tenet of wabi-sabi interior design.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
What’s more, the foundation smooths out fine lines and wrinkles while blurring imperfections and pores—no wonder Drescher's skin looks filtered.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
During the process, imperfections in the water are removed.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Paramount’s offer has been dismissed on the basis of an evolving set of financing concerns and structural imperfections, even as those concerns have been addressed and revised.
—Mark Desjardine, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
These finishes will add depth while disguising imperfections.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Its beauty is in its imperfections.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
But tradeoffs and imperfections define the experience of using the Galaxy Z TriFold.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Qubits, the building blocks of quantum computers, are highly susceptible to noise and control imperfections.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
What’s more, the foundation smooths out fine lines and wrinkles while blurring imperfections and pores—no wonder Drescher's skin looks filtered.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
During the process, imperfections in the water are removed.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Paramount’s offer has been dismissed on the basis of an evolving set of financing concerns and structural imperfections, even as those concerns have been addressed and revised.
—Mark Desjardine, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
These finishes will add depth while disguising imperfections.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Its beauty is in its imperfections.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
But tradeoffs and imperfections define the experience of using the Galaxy Z TriFold.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Qubits, the building blocks of quantum computers, are highly susceptible to noise and control imperfections.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfections
Noun
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Since the mandate, neural tube defects have dramatically declined in almost every single ethnic population except for Latinos, according to Jaffery.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The research team attributed their results to how tiny defects, known as dislocations, move when a metal deforms.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Harry survived the attack, but grew up with a limp and lasting emotional scars.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Reyes was shot, holding up his left forearm for the prosecutors, scars clearly visible beneath his short-sleeve shirt.—
Matthew J. Friedman,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These blotches are fairly plant friendly and produce what is known as algal leaf spot.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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Photos show the Maratus australis spider, which has an intricate pattern of blue and brown blotches edged with bright teal and red-orange stripes.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Imperfections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfections. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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