as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
noted the flaw in the diamond before I bought it
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as in damages
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
that crack has flawed the vase to the extent that its value in the antiques market is greatly reduced
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Recent Examples of flaws
Keegan A. Berry, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
And so prediction markets, for all their flaws, can lead directly to the doorstep of those profiting from privileged information—prosecutors need only follow the breadcrumbs.
—Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Hours were spent on Zoom calls with Garden (based in England) poring over match film on Wyscout, Olsson quick to point out the flaws and areas of improvement and Garden quicker to point out the strengths.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
This key milestone, overseen by the UK’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Environment Agency, and Natural Resources Wales, provides formal validation that there are no fundamental safety, security, or safeguards flaws in the SMR-300 design.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Equally important is mandating ignition interlock devices for all offenders, not just repeat offenders, to help address flaws that allow individuals to operate vehicles even after prior infractions.
—Sean M. Cleary, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Despite its flaws, the show delivers a satisfying and unexpected ending.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The journalists at The Charlotte Observer who cover public safety and the legal system are tracking our coverage to look for potential flaws and gaps.
—Patrick Wilson, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
And choosing to verify humanity through flaws could lead to a society that esteems errors, ugliness, and underachievement.
—Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
When warning signs appear, communities need a repeatable playbook that prioritizes life-safety while preserving the records and rights that help owners recover the costs of fixing what went wrong when avoidable construction flaws are found to be the cause.
—Keegan A. Berry, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
And so prediction markets, for all their flaws, can lead directly to the doorstep of those profiting from privileged information—prosecutors need only follow the breadcrumbs.
—Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Hours were spent on Zoom calls with Garden (based in England) poring over match film on Wyscout, Olsson quick to point out the flaws and areas of improvement and Garden quicker to point out the strengths.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
This key milestone, overseen by the UK’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Environment Agency, and Natural Resources Wales, provides formal validation that there are no fundamental safety, security, or safeguards flaws in the SMR-300 design.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Equally important is mandating ignition interlock devices for all offenders, not just repeat offenders, to help address flaws that allow individuals to operate vehicles even after prior infractions.
—Sean M. Cleary, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Despite its flaws, the show delivers a satisfying and unexpected ending.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The journalists at The Charlotte Observer who cover public safety and the legal system are tracking our coverage to look for potential flaws and gaps.
—Patrick Wilson, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
And choosing to verify humanity through flaws could lead to a society that esteems errors, ugliness, and underachievement.
—Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaws
Noun
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Fish embryos that grow in the presence of oil may be born with heart defects, as well as spine and skull deformities.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Thus, with structural concerns emerging locally, Central Florida residents are left with questions about building safety, oversight, and construction defects.—
Keegan A. Berry,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Children are more likely to suffer from HUS, which damages blood vessels, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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This exposure damages the DNA in skin cells and can trigger changes that cause those cells to grow out of control and turn cancerous.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My surgeon did a great job; my scars are not bad.—
Marci Greenberg Cox,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
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The recent scars of Hezbollah's activities were all too visible.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No sadness mars the purity of its paranoia.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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However, an earnestness mars most of the proceedings.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Early salt damage often appears as pale, chalky blotches or uneven fading in the paint finish.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Its purple black center was surrounded by blotches of varying shades and textures, raised or sunken at places.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Quality over quantity The perception that recycled cotton compromises quality is increasingly being disproven by innovation and real-world products, according to Laura Vicaria, Denim Deal program director.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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For its part, Cannes never compromises on a certain artistic standard.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Maybe the mere fact of having been born illustrious, with no apparent faults, with nothing to prove or to be ashamed of, had liberated John from the resentments the rest of us feel, and from the cunning and ambition such resentments fuel.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Zayante and San Andreas faults are considered to be faults that pose the most serious shaking threats in the Santa Cruz County area, according to county officials.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In her desperation to ask Val for a job on the new sitcom, Sharon falls and injures herself.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Pool drain seriously injures girl Paloma Quatrini was just days away from her fourth birthday when the accident happened at an upscale resort in Mexico.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Flaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaws. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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