seamless

adjective

seam·​less ˈsēm-ləs How to pronounce seamless (audio)
1
: having no seams
2
a
: having no awkward transitions, interruptions, or indications of disparity
a seamless fusion of beauty and intelligenceJack Kroll et al.
b
: perfect, flawless
a seamless performance
seamlessly adverb
seamlessness noun

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Figurative Meanings of Seamless

Seamless came into the English language in the fifteenth century with a fairly literal meaning: “having no seams” (seam itself signifying “the joining of two pieces (as of cloth or leather) by sewing usually near the edge”). Throughout much of the word’s early history, expecially in the seventeenth century, it was employed by writers to refer to the “seamless coat (or garment)" of Jesus Christ. In modern use, the word usually has the figurative sense “without flaws” or "without interruption" rather than “without seams.”

Examples of seamless in a Sentence

The transitions from scene to scene were seamless. a seamless transfer of power
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The evening’s festivities embodied a seamless blend of glamour and inspiration—something Eydelshteyn perfectly captured. Paul Chi, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025 Rather than deploying resource-heavy models that drive up computing costs, expense software providers should build modular architectures that allow for quick iterations, easy updates and seamless integration with ERPs, banks and card providers. Marne Martin, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 With a seamless blend of bedroom, living area, and a private infinity pool, these guest rooms seem to float into nature, thanks to the absence of a fourth wall. Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025 And the key for me was the seamless integration between the stage builds and the locations. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seamless

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of seamless was in the 15th century

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“Seamless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seamless. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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