IMPERFECTIONS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

imperfections

noun

plural of imperfection

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 drawings, the performances, the writing, the imperfections, the choices. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 On a game in which the Chiefs showed their imperfections, the play-action passing game was perfect. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026 Every day, the museum, for all its imperfections, still makes a strong impression on many visitors. — Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2026 For one, each Gianvito Rossi pump requires 60 steps, starting with the selection of the raw materials, with each piece of leather cut individually to avoid imperfections before being assembled. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 And, not surprisingly, there are some lovely weaving metaphors throughout, not the least of which is how a mix of contrasting colors and imperfections yields the most compelling cloth. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 But despite its imperfections, AI is already transforming the way that most people practice law. — Logan Brown, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 This collection does not beautify quotidian messiness but shows us how love celebrates our imperfections. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 Every interaction becomes a hurdle for Arash, if only because the imperfections of life in modern Iran reinforce the sensation of being truly alive, in all its rankling complexity. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

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This allows Vestas to standardize its construction processes, lower costs, and reduce defects.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Brands must also account for products with defects such as stains, mold and incorrect labels—issues that need to be remediated or repaired before the product reaches the consumer.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of defects

Noun

Juveniles can be distinguished by their dark facial bands and gray or tan body patterned with black or brown blotches.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Crews are also using steam to remove blotches of chewing gum, which have turned black over time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

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