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
The post-World War II international order, for all its imperfections, produced the longest stretch of great-power peace in modern history, anchored by institutions like the United Nations, the Bretton Woods system, and multilateral trade agreements.
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Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Rather than editing out imperfections, Rivera embraces the dust particles and light leaks that come with shooting on film.
—Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
And the title speaks to the complexity in terms of the imperfections.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Homemade Home Décor After years of hyper-polished feeds and showroom-perfect homes, people are embracing the beauty of imperfection by celebrating texture, visible brushstrokes, uneven stitching, and layered finishes.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Rather than editing out imperfections, Rivera embraces the dust particles and light leaks that come with shooting on film.
—Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
And the title speaks to the complexity in terms of the imperfections.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Homemade Home Décor After years of hyper-polished feeds and showroom-perfect homes, people are embracing the beauty of imperfection by celebrating texture, visible brushstrokes, uneven stitching, and layered finishes.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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Higher rates of birth defects among Hispanic moms Nationwide, Hispanic women have the highest rates of having those defects during pregnancy.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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A number of states are considering legislation requiring food makers to add folic acid to corn masa flour used to make tortillas in a bid to tackle child health defects.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Later, Bey worried her C-section scar might be infected.—
Laura Ungar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The recent scars of Hezbollah's activities were all too visible.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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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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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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