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
Santorini Grape Velvet Skin Drink is a luxurious face oil that blurs imperfections, smooths texture and replenishes skin with hydration.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
But what looks convincing in a quick DIY video can feel far less polished in real life—especially in bright, everyday spaces where imperfections are hard to hide.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
These put together imperfections carried on into the details of the show’s beauty look.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Many love songs idealize; here, John Prine and Iris DeMent sweetly rattle off a list of each other’s endearing imperfections.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Wröbel added how imperfections are part of denim’s DNA and should be celebrated.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
And instead found perfection in her imperfections.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
But what looks convincing in a quick DIY video can feel far less polished in real life—especially in bright, everyday spaces where imperfections are hard to hide.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
These put together imperfections carried on into the details of the show’s beauty look.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Many love songs idealize; here, John Prine and Iris DeMent sweetly rattle off a list of each other’s endearing imperfections.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Wröbel added how imperfections are part of denim’s DNA and should be celebrated.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
And instead found perfection in her imperfections.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfections
Noun
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But the document also expresses uncertainty about whether the potential defects constitute a crime, noting that elections in Fulton County have already been the subject of multiple reviews.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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This allowed the researchers to spot small structural changes and identify defects in 2D materials.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rock and mud slides are possible near steep terrain, and debris flows are possible on burn scars.—
Staff,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Debris flows are possible on burn scars.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its purple black center was surrounded by blotches of varying shades and textures, raised or sunken at places.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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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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“Imperfections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfections. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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