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Recent Examples of imperfectly
They can be done imperfectly without being done disastrously.
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Leslie John, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Yet, like Bessette’s relationship with the Kennedy family scion, her eternity band is shrouded in mystery—imperfectly recorded through rumors, second-hand accounts, and myths invented by the press and populace.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
While Julia-Roberts-as-Liz-Gilbert’s story ended, Liz-Gilbert-as-Liz-Gilbert is still moving ahead, honestly and imperfectly.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the designs of the Belgian interior designer and art dealer Axel Vervoordt, its wabi-sabi interiors are an imperfectly perfect melange of cool-toned walls and warm natural materials.
—Lisa Grainger, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
That lineage reaches back to the Taíno people of Borikén, whose social organization, relationship to land, communal life, and expressive culture were documented, however imperfectly and through colonial lenses, by figures such as Christopher Columbus and Bartolomé de las Casas.
—Dr. Carlos A Torre, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Parents can manage logistics while letting their sons own decisions, even imperfectly.
—Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Winnicott insisted that love, imperfectly given, was enough to get a child started.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Elections, however imperfectly, compel lawmakers to listen and respond.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Leslie John, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Yet, like Bessette’s relationship with the Kennedy family scion, her eternity band is shrouded in mystery—imperfectly recorded through rumors, second-hand accounts, and myths invented by the press and populace.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
While Julia-Roberts-as-Liz-Gilbert’s story ended, Liz-Gilbert-as-Liz-Gilbert is still moving ahead, honestly and imperfectly.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the designs of the Belgian interior designer and art dealer Axel Vervoordt, its wabi-sabi interiors are an imperfectly perfect melange of cool-toned walls and warm natural materials.
—Lisa Grainger, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
That lineage reaches back to the Taíno people of Borikén, whose social organization, relationship to land, communal life, and expressive culture were documented, however imperfectly and through colonial lenses, by figures such as Christopher Columbus and Bartolomé de las Casas.
—Dr. Carlos A Torre, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Parents can manage logistics while letting their sons own decisions, even imperfectly.
—Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Winnicott insisted that love, imperfectly given, was enough to get a child started.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Elections, however imperfectly, compel lawmakers to listen and respond.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfectly
Adverb
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In fact, improperly using your garbage disposal can lead to stubborn clogs, dull blades, and plumbing emergencies.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Filed on behalf of Adair’s young daughter and his estate, the suit contends deputies were improperly trained to handle use of force situations at the time of his death.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Juries in the two trials determined that Meta inadequately policed its site, putting kids in harm’s way.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fueling your body inadequately will leave you feeling dissatisfied and undernourished.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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An article published April 7 incorrectly attributed a statement to former KRON4 reporter Maureen Kelly.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The agency late last year also increased the number of citable violations from five — including fare evasion, eating or drinking onboard, smoking, or incorrectly using a discount ticket — to 25.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The lawyers also argue that Combs' sentence was too harsh, saying the trial judge wrongly based it in part on a conclusion that the crimes involved fraud and coercion and that Combs was a leader or organizer of criminal activity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Christensen seeks to have her case certified as a class action on behalf of other StubHub customers who believe they have been wrongly treated.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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His attorney accused the child actors’ parents of seeking financial gain and erroneously blaming Busfield when the boys weren’t brought back for the final season of the show.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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Notably, Google’s AI tool erroneously says YouGov’s points are worth a penny each.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In 2024, Abbott recalled several lots of Libre 3 sensors due to inaccurately high readings.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Trump was inaccurately describing federal data.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Unverified social media allegations that the congressman behaved inappropriately with staffers have circulated for weeks; Swalwell denies all claims as baseless.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The investigation began in May 2025 after anonymous letters began circulating that accused New Bedford District Court Judge Douglas Darnbrough and Bristol County Assistant District Attorney Karlyn Butler of having an affair and inappropriately coordinating to influence the outcome of cases.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The crowd at an event for James Fishback, a Florida gubernatorial candidate, who, like many other young conservatives, considers MAGA insufficiently radical.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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This leaves due diligence up to mostly voluntary investigation process, leaving environmental and human rights risks upstream insufficiently monitored.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Imperfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfectly. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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