as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
a primitive culture that cast aside infants born with deformities, allowing them to die of exposure to the elements
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Recent Examples of deformity
Athena also had deformities in her feet consistent with lack of exercise and poor nutrition as a puppy, according to the warrant affidavit.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
Muscles that have long been compensating for structural weakness can become less supportive, triggering noticeable deformities or worsening symptoms.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
The end stage of Charcot foot is known as a rocker-bottom deformity.
—Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Her son was born with clubfoot deformities – a condition which can affect mobility.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
Muscles that have long been compensating for structural weakness can become less supportive, triggering noticeable deformities or worsening symptoms.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
The end stage of Charcot foot is known as a rocker-bottom deformity.
—Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Her son was born with clubfoot deformities – a condition which can affect mobility.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deformity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deformity
Noun
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Recent precedents from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (which Hawaii is part of) establish that technology companies can be held liable for design defects that create foreseeable risks of harm.—
Tamlyn Hunt,
Scientific American,
22 July 2025
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State law requires plaintiffs to enter a pre-suit process that aims to resolve construction defect claims without resorting to litigation.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Steer hides are like any other hides, including yours, and they’re sometimes covered with the scratches and scars of a life lived.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 July 2025
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If untreated, these patches can lead to scars and permanent hair loss.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The loaches are generally brown and yellow, with saddle-like blotches along their backs, according to the study.—
Irene Wright
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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It’s usually identified by its white, fleshy taproot with reddish spots that resemble a parsnip, along with hollow stems marked by small purple blotches, according to the N.C. State Extension.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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“Deformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deformity. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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