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
Expect to see lighting fixtures celebrating natural imperfections combined with modern simplicity.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
Used for brightening under eyes, concealing blemishes, and even contouring, this formula blurs imperfections with minimal product—and still looks natural.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Focusing on transparency and embracing imperfections and mistakes must also be a priority, even for brands that typically play it safe.
—Joe Burton, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Look for diamonds with higher clarity grades to avoid noticeable imperfections.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
Used for brightening under eyes, concealing blemishes, and even contouring, this formula blurs imperfections with minimal product—and still looks natural.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Focusing on transparency and embracing imperfections and mistakes must also be a priority, even for brands that typically play it safe.
—Joe Burton, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Look for diamonds with higher clarity grades to avoid noticeable imperfections.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for imperfection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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In early 2020, Fitbit made an update to address the defect, but continued to hear from people suffering burns and did not report the issue to regulators as legally required.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Try to only buy the pieces with no visible defects.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Once new skin tissue forms, the wound closes and eventually forms a scar.—
Michael Menna,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Officials are warning that the Los Angeles wildfires could cause devastating impacts long after they've been extinguished, particularly in how the burn scars respond to severe weather events.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The blotch of black fur around Bao Li's eyes is wider, with pointy tips that flare out more than Qing Bao's.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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The spread of the blotches slowed, creeping to a stop.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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