imperfections

plural of imperfection

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Recent Examples of imperfections To Lucarelli, those imperfections only legitimize the challenge. Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Cardinal Health on Tuesday showed why the healthcare distributor belongs in our portfolio, delivering robust full-year earnings guidance that trumped some imperfections in the final quarter of its fiscal 2026. Zev Fima, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 In this case, self-care isn't enough to solve the problem; instead, leaders should shift their vision of their imperfections. Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Instead of walking away, Bascombe used the remaining imperfections to start a conversation about the rent. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 This results in a smoother, higher-quality layer with fewer imperfections, reducing energy losses and improving the overall performance of the device. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 Food with cosmetic imperfections is donated to non-profits across seven area counties. Zuri Primos july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 Bleach streaks provide fresh points of visual interest while masking imperfections. Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 This circa-1950s one from Eagle and Hodges bears small imperfections and, with time, will develop a rich patina. Alex Eagle, Vogue, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfections
Noun
  • Since the core and cladding are made together, the method can achieve high fabrication yield while minimizing defects at the interface.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The original version was recalled in 2019 over battery defects.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Nineteen months after the Palisades Fire leveled much of the seaside community, scars of the blaze are increasingly overshadowed by signs of progress.
    N. Kirkpatrick, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Sharing a body that has changed over the years — stretch marks, cellulite, Cesarean scars and more — with someone new requires a level of vulnerability that can be nerve wracking.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Crews are also using steam to remove blotches of chewing gum, which have turned black over time.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The next morning, a galaxy of itchy red bumps and blotches stretched from my shoulder to my hip.
    Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026

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“Imperfections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfections. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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