as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the scars left by carelessly scratching the car door with one's keys
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as in cliffs
a steep wall of rock, earth, or ice
at the next bend in the river, a scar of red sandstone steeply rises to over 100 feet
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Recent Examples of scars
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
Spanning seven decades, this epic drama traces the hopes and heartaches of one uprooted family, revealing not only the scars of displacement, but the unbreakable spirit of survival.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
For two years, Israeli jets and special forces have undertaken daring missions, striking targets once thought untouchable, with regional capitals from Doha to Tehran and Damascus bearing the scars of Netanyahu’s pledge to reshape the Middle East after the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
In some scenes, Alex takes off his shirt which shows his top surgery scars.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
In terms of benefits, exosomes assist with collagen regeneration, reducing acne scars, wound healing, hyperpigmentation, and hair follicle stimulation.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
He's done thousands of tattoos for people wanting to cover up scars from domestic abuse, human trafficking, self-harm and more.
—Kai McNamee, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Repressed and lingering scars from childhood can certainly cause pain for entire communities and be a catalyst for terrible and reprehensible behaviors.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Spanning seven decades, the epic drama captures the hopes and heartaches of an uprooted family, revealing the scars of displacement and the unbreakable spirit of survival, according to a synopsis from the producers.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
Spanning seven decades, this epic drama traces the hopes and heartaches of one uprooted family, revealing not only the scars of displacement, but the unbreakable spirit of survival.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
For two years, Israeli jets and special forces have undertaken daring missions, striking targets once thought untouchable, with regional capitals from Doha to Tehran and Damascus bearing the scars of Netanyahu’s pledge to reshape the Middle East after the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
In some scenes, Alex takes off his shirt which shows his top surgery scars.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
In terms of benefits, exosomes assist with collagen regeneration, reducing acne scars, wound healing, hyperpigmentation, and hair follicle stimulation.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
He's done thousands of tattoos for people wanting to cover up scars from domestic abuse, human trafficking, self-harm and more.
—Kai McNamee, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Repressed and lingering scars from childhood can certainly cause pain for entire communities and be a catalyst for terrible and reprehensible behaviors.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Spanning seven decades, the epic drama captures the hopes and heartaches of an uprooted family, revealing the scars of displacement and the unbreakable spirit of survival, according to a synopsis from the producers.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
The department said floods and high-water events are likely because of the wildfire burn scars in the area.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
Spanning seven decades, this epic drama traces the hopes and heartaches of one uprooted family, revealing not only the scars of displacement, but the unbreakable spirit of survival.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
For two years, Israeli jets and special forces have undertaken daring missions, striking targets once thought untouchable, with regional capitals from Doha to Tehran and Damascus bearing the scars of Netanyahu’s pledge to reshape the Middle East after the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
In some scenes, Alex takes off his shirt which shows his top surgery scars.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
In terms of benefits, exosomes assist with collagen regeneration, reducing acne scars, wound healing, hyperpigmentation, and hair follicle stimulation.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
He's done thousands of tattoos for people wanting to cover up scars from domestic abuse, human trafficking, self-harm and more.
—Kai McNamee, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Repressed and lingering scars from childhood can certainly cause pain for entire communities and be a catalyst for terrible and reprehensible behaviors.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Spanning seven decades, the epic drama captures the hopes and heartaches of an uprooted family, revealing the scars of displacement and the unbreakable spirit of survival, according to a synopsis from the producers.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
The department said floods and high-water events are likely because of the wildfire burn scars in the area.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
Spanning seven decades, this epic drama traces the hopes and heartaches of one uprooted family, revealing not only the scars of displacement, but the unbreakable spirit of survival.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
For two years, Israeli jets and special forces have undertaken daring missions, striking targets once thought untouchable, with regional capitals from Doha to Tehran and Damascus bearing the scars of Netanyahu’s pledge to reshape the Middle East after the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
In some scenes, Alex takes off his shirt which shows his top surgery scars.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
In terms of benefits, exosomes assist with collagen regeneration, reducing acne scars, wound healing, hyperpigmentation, and hair follicle stimulation.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
He's done thousands of tattoos for people wanting to cover up scars from domestic abuse, human trafficking, self-harm and more.
—Kai McNamee, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Repressed and lingering scars from childhood can certainly cause pain for entire communities and be a catalyst for terrible and reprehensible behaviors.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Spanning seven decades, the epic drama captures the hopes and heartaches of an uprooted family, revealing the scars of displacement and the unbreakable spirit of survival, according to a synopsis from the producers.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scars
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Set against Mumbai’s relentless pulse, their delicate connection faces tests as personal histories, desires, and wounds resurface.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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No policy wounds Tibetan dignity more profoundly than attempts to co-opt its spiritual and institutional heart.—
Tenzin Dorjee,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Achilles tears that the Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers suffered during the 2025 playoffs have made the race for the conference wide open this coming season.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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In this kind of system, scientists theorize that the black hole tears the neutron star apart before swallowing it, which releases electromagnetic waves.—
Chad Hanna,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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Heupel spreads out his receivers in an attempt to spread out the defense, then gashes them with the run.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The pictures show scars and gashes around the dog's snout.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Scars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scars. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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