imperfections

plural of imperfection

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Recent Examples of imperfections 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 Nail concealer is an alternative to traditional nail polish that helps improve nails while disguising imperfections. Alexis Berger, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfections
Noun
  • Colorado law gives condominium owners up to eight years after a building is finished to sue over construction defects, and the insurance costs that follow have long pushed developers toward building apartments instead.
    Solomon Greene, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Since the hazardous incident, the company added technology like digital inspection portals that examine equipment for defects, along with a similar system for wheels.
    Lauren Linder, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • All of us who survived the pandemic — and this is all of us who remember it — carry its scars.
    Alessandra Hirsch, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Matchwinner Jamal Lowe was one of the few to carry the scars of last season.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 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 19 Aug. 2026.

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