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
Tiny imperfections only add to the appeal, and those marks of history tell a story.
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Investors found a few imperfections in Microsoft’s report.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The water fills imperfections in the ice, allowing for a smooth glide, and then freezes over again as the skate moves on.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 28 Jan. 2026
The good news is that unlike silver-screen waves, this look is actually improved by a few imperfections.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
Kempf says the experiments showed the approach is not overly sensitive to hardware imperfections that can derail quantum operations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Jan. 2026
For Prada, the show represented a sense of unease in uncertain times, bringing to life a collection that felt timely in its imperfections.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The foundation, per Pyrpylis, should act as an invisible base for the face—simultaneously allowing skin’s natural radiance to show through while diffusing imperfections.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
This $30 ceramic vase features subtle imperfections that align with the core tenet of wabi-sabi interior design.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Investors found a few imperfections in Microsoft’s report.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The water fills imperfections in the ice, allowing for a smooth glide, and then freezes over again as the skate moves on.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 28 Jan. 2026
The good news is that unlike silver-screen waves, this look is actually improved by a few imperfections.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
Kempf says the experiments showed the approach is not overly sensitive to hardware imperfections that can derail quantum operations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Jan. 2026
For Prada, the show represented a sense of unease in uncertain times, bringing to life a collection that felt timely in its imperfections.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The foundation, per Pyrpylis, should act as an invisible base for the face—simultaneously allowing skin’s natural radiance to show through while diffusing imperfections.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
This $30 ceramic vase features subtle imperfections that align with the core tenet of wabi-sabi interior design.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfections
Noun
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Other defects ranged from below-code electrical wiring, lighting, fire protection and egress to stairs, sprinklers, fire caulking and emergency lighting.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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Sophie has championed charities that combat sight defects and conditions around the world.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There were punishments, too, leaving scars and black eyes.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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In Southeast Michigan, those scars are buried deep beneath the glacial clay and concrete.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
29 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 7 Feb. 2026.
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