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
The more perfect the machines become, the more valuable our imperfections will be.
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Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Using both sensors and cameras on the car and Car-to-X data, the GLC will automatically detect potholes, bumps, or other road imperfections and adjust its suspension accordingly.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
The all-wheel drive system and suspension absorb road imperfections well.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Those ideals inspired what was written into the Constitution, and the very idea that our Constitution must be amended and our nation improved by future generations who could redeem their shortcomings and address their imperfections through collective struggle and the democratic process.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The post-World War II international order, for all its imperfections, produced the longest stretch of great-power peace in modern history, anchored by institutions like the United Nations, the Bretton Woods system, and multilateral trade agreements.
—Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Rather than editing out imperfections, Rivera embraces the dust particles and light leaks that come with shooting on film.
—Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
And the title speaks to the complexity in terms of the imperfections.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
The silver, 180-grit side of this file contours and shapes nail enhancements, while the white, 400-grit side smooths and removes imperfections on the nail.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Using both sensors and cameras on the car and Car-to-X data, the GLC will automatically detect potholes, bumps, or other road imperfections and adjust its suspension accordingly.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
The all-wheel drive system and suspension absorb road imperfections well.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Those ideals inspired what was written into the Constitution, and the very idea that our Constitution must be amended and our nation improved by future generations who could redeem their shortcomings and address their imperfections through collective struggle and the democratic process.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The post-World War II international order, for all its imperfections, produced the longest stretch of great-power peace in modern history, anchored by institutions like the United Nations, the Bretton Woods system, and multilateral trade agreements.
—Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Rather than editing out imperfections, Rivera embraces the dust particles and light leaks that come with shooting on film.
—Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
And the title speaks to the complexity in terms of the imperfections.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
The silver, 180-grit side of this file contours and shapes nail enhancements, while the white, 400-grit side smooths and removes imperfections on the nail.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfections
Noun
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Fish embryos that grow in the presence of oil may be born with heart defects, as well as spine and skull deformities.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Thus, with structural concerns emerging locally, Central Florida residents are left with questions about building safety, oversight, and construction defects.—
Keegan A. Berry,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My surgeon did a great job; my scars are not bad.—
Marci Greenberg Cox,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
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The recent scars of Hezbollah's activities were all too visible.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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Early salt damage often appears as pale, chalky blotches or uneven fading in the paint finish.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Imperfections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfections. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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