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
Tiny imperfections only add to the appeal, and those marks of history tell a story.
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Investors found a few imperfections in Microsoft’s report.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The water fills imperfections in the ice, allowing for a smooth glide, and then freezes over again as the skate moves on.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 28 Jan. 2026
The good news is that unlike silver-screen waves, this look is actually improved by a few imperfections.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Investors found a few imperfections in Microsoft’s report.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The water fills imperfections in the ice, allowing for a smooth glide, and then freezes over again as the skate moves on.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 28 Jan. 2026
The good news is that unlike silver-screen waves, this look is actually improved by a few imperfections.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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That search warrant is – has many defects, as the body cam footage showed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Weeks later, his daughter, who had a spinal defect, passed away, too.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In Jaws, there’s a scene in which Chief Brody, oceanographer Hooper, and shark hunter Quint are comparing scars.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the children arrived at their foster homes, some of them in pairs, many had scratches, red marks, scars, and old bruises on various parts of their bodies.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With the proper equipment, the sun spots will appear as a small black blotch close to the center of the solar disk, positioned a little above the sun’s equator.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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With the proper equipment, AR4366 will appear as a small black blotch close to the center of the solar disk, positioned a little above the sun's equator.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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