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 consequence of all these elements of deconstruction and lightness is that there is no space to cut corners or hide imperfections.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Made to melt into the skin, blur imperfections, and provide a subtle, luminous glow, the skin tint also serves as an antioxidant serum.
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Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
22 June 2026
Its long saddle creates a relaxed seating position, while the suspension system helps absorb road imperfections.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Milly Alcock is incredibly relatable, bringing heart, vulnerability, and strength to Kara’s journey of embracing her imperfections and discovering the power within.
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James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
But wet coffee grounds, when applied delicately with a Q-tip and left to sit for a few minutes, can actually repair and conceal these imperfections once scrubbed away with a rag.
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Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Show the buildout, first products, founder decisions and small imperfections before launch.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The background appears splotchy and overexposed, but to my dismay, the selfie camera did not miss my messy eyebrows or the minor imperfections on my skin.
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Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
Here on Earth, the boom would warp or buckle because of gravity or wind, but in space, the causes are slight differences in temperature or radiation pressure, or even slight imperfections in the sail itself, putting different forces on the boom all along its length.
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Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Made to melt into the skin, blur imperfections, and provide a subtle, luminous glow, the skin tint also serves as an antioxidant serum.
—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
22 June 2026
Its long saddle creates a relaxed seating position, while the suspension system helps absorb road imperfections.
—
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Milly Alcock is incredibly relatable, bringing heart, vulnerability, and strength to Kara’s journey of embracing her imperfections and discovering the power within.
—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
But wet coffee grounds, when applied delicately with a Q-tip and left to sit for a few minutes, can actually repair and conceal these imperfections once scrubbed away with a rag.
—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Show the buildout, first products, founder decisions and small imperfections before launch.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The background appears splotchy and overexposed, but to my dismay, the selfie camera did not miss my messy eyebrows or the minor imperfections on my skin.
—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
Here on Earth, the boom would warp or buckle because of gravity or wind, but in space, the causes are slight differences in temperature or radiation pressure, or even slight imperfections in the sail itself, putting different forces on the boom all along its length.
—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfections
Noun
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Roughly one-third of congenital heart defects in children with Down syndrome resolve naturally, and many need only a minor intervention.
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These defects do not occur naturally but are created.
Noun
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The emotional toll of surviving a gunshot wound Dewey never tried to hide the scars.
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With all the scars, the pain, the regret and, yes, the love.
Noun
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
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Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.
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“Imperfections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfections. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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