as in defective
having a fault
an imperfect representation of the circumstances surrounding Paul Revere's famous ride
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The movie is imperfect as a matter of tone and pacing, and given its troubled production history, that makes sense.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
In 2024, total revenue reached $3 billion. ‘An imperfect meritocracy’
Of course, many high schools have tutors and counselors who serve the same purpose at no cost at all.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Here's why During a partial lunar eclipse, the moon passes through only part of the Earth's shadow, or umbra, entering into an imperfect alignment with the sun and Earth.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Oct. 2024
Now, her video has inspired many other postpartum moms to open up about their new, very imperfect realities.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Oct. 2024
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
In 2024, total revenue reached $3 billion. ‘An imperfect meritocracy’
Of course, many high schools have tutors and counselors who serve the same purpose at no cost at all.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Here's why During a partial lunar eclipse, the moon passes through only part of the Earth's shadow, or umbra, entering into an imperfect alignment with the sun and Earth.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Oct. 2024
Now, her video has inspired many other postpartum moms to open up about their new, very imperfect realities.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Imperfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfect. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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