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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Digitally tweaked to fit the syncopated rhythm and stay on key, Weir’s vocals have a discomfiting quality that’s almost certainly unintentional—especially considering how often the beauty of the Dead lied in their very human imperfections.
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Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
The depth of the black color calls for an inevitable opportunity to detect imperfections, as its sheen actually accentuates flyaways or fractured strands more under light.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
Interest in imperfection, roughness, and asymmetry was already growing in the digital era before AI arrived.
—Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Each terracotta tile is handcrafted, featuring a signature glaze that highlights the beautiful imperfections from tile to tile.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
The depth of the black color calls for an inevitable opportunity to detect imperfections, as its sheen actually accentuates flyaways or fractured strands more under light.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
Interest in imperfection, roughness, and asymmetry was already growing in the digital era before AI arrived.
—Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Each terracotta tile is handcrafted, featuring a signature glaze that highlights the beautiful imperfections from tile to tile.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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 5 Apr. 2026.
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imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən 
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