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.”
The transitions from scene to scene were seamless.
a seamless transfer of power
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The seamless check-in included a deliciously tangy passion fruit welcome drink and tiare lei.—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025 As a bonus, the Amazon pair comes with a side zipper for a seamless slip on or off so they’reTSA-ready.—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025 While rigidly matching all your fixtures was once believed to make a bathroom feel sophisticated and seamless, today, designers disagree.—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025 Some Super Home Warranty customers report dissatisfaction with their technician, while most others report a successful claim and seamless repair.—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seamless
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