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
These are precision components designed to fine-tune the particle beam and correct magnetic field imperfections.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Use 60- to 150-grit sandpaper to remove surface imperfections and open the wood pores, allowing the sealant to penetrate better.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Finish the Ceiling If the ceiling still shows noticeable imperfections, add a skim coat to finish the ceiling.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
However, these imperfections rarely affect their value and, some collectors would say, even add to their charm.
—Alexandra Churchill, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Glas and the textile industry leaders believe that despite its imperfections, USMCA represents the domestic sector’s best chance at banding together to revive Western Hemisphere operations and create jobs across all three nations.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
That’s why most K-beauty brands make formulas that improve skin, not just cover up imperfections.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
It’s also designed to perfect imperfections, while licorice root extract and calendula add hydration and squalene boosts collagen production.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The Yankees and Mets are running parallel losing streaks, Mason Miller is shedding his human imperfections and Ken tells us about JJ Wetherholt’s calmness.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Use 60- to 150-grit sandpaper to remove surface imperfections and open the wood pores, allowing the sealant to penetrate better.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Finish the Ceiling If the ceiling still shows noticeable imperfections, add a skim coat to finish the ceiling.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
However, these imperfections rarely affect their value and, some collectors would say, even add to their charm.
—Alexandra Churchill, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Glas and the textile industry leaders believe that despite its imperfections, USMCA represents the domestic sector’s best chance at banding together to revive Western Hemisphere operations and create jobs across all three nations.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
That’s why most K-beauty brands make formulas that improve skin, not just cover up imperfections.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
It’s also designed to perfect imperfections, while licorice root extract and calendula add hydration and squalene boosts collagen production.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The Yankees and Mets are running parallel losing streaks, Mason Miller is shedding his human imperfections and Ken tells us about JJ Wetherholt’s calmness.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfections
Noun
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These are lattice defects introduced when a carbon atom is absent, and a neighboring one is replaced by nitrogen.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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To do this, engineers introduced defects into the material and then exposed it to reentry-like conditions inside the plasma tunnel to better understand how the system functions under off-nominal conditions.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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With Snow Angel, the group went bold and experimental with their sound, blending hyper-pop and lyrics that play on finding warmth in the cold and healing from their scars.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Wembanyama cherishes his scars.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Noun
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These grow to form blotches that have lighter and darker zones appearing as irregular concentric rings that grow throughout the season until the entire leaf turns black and dies.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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This was a black one with blotches faintly outlined in pale yellow, a beautiful but deadly looking animal.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Imperfections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfections. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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