imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən 
Examples of imperfection in a Sentence
He detected several imperfections in the surface of the jewel.
She tried to hide the imperfection in the cloth.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Under a magnifying glass, the fiber is blown up 35,000 times to inspect for any flaws or imperfections.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
Below, shop the 11 best primers to blur, smooth, and airbrush away pores and imperfections.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
Like any good instant camera, part of the fun is in the imperfections, like soft focus, light leaks, and colors that look straight out of the ‘80s.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfection. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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imperfection
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im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən
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