as in defect
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 imperfection
The Current Popularity of Wabi-Sabi, Explained Originating from 16th-century Zen Buddhist Japanese monks, wabi-sabi philosophy embraces fluidity, imperfection, and simplicity.
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
This is the kind of project where imperfection is actually the point.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 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
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
This is the kind of project where imperfection is actually the point.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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The concerns are not about McCoy’s ACL, but rather a bone plug that was used to repair a cartilage defect, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That defect involves payments that were not properly factored into final calculations during a system blackout that occurred while switching to the new Tyler platform, officials said.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dermatologists recommend a vitamin C serum to help reduce hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and overall skin dullness.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mary, meanwhile, walks away with visible scars, although the real healing was all internal.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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