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
Look for subtle imperfections in images and videos, such as distorted hands or feet, unrealistic facial features, inaccurate shadows, watermarks, voice call lag time and unnatural movements.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Perfect for those no-makeup makeup days, this weightless, breathable formula evens tone, softens imperfections, and leaves skin looking fresh, dewy, and beautiful.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 13 May 2025
These people embrace their scars, their imperfections.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 May 2025
From embracing imperfection to using AI analysis for behavioral insights, leaders are rethinking what building a strong brand means today.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Perfect for those no-makeup makeup days, this weightless, breathable formula evens tone, softens imperfections, and leaves skin looking fresh, dewy, and beautiful.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 13 May 2025
These people embrace their scars, their imperfections.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 May 2025
From embracing imperfection to using AI analysis for behavioral insights, leaders are rethinking what building a strong brand means today.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfection
Noun
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However, during a recent appearance on the All The Smoke podcast, the NBA veteran blames the crash on the car’s defect.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
21 May 2025
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In fact, traditional defect detection methods tend to catch the problem at a late stage in the development lifestyle, which will definitely result in a delay and a steep cost.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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He’s considered several options to resolve the situation, hoping to find a compromise that addresses both his wife’s emotional scars and the family’s needs.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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The conflict with Ro and his marauding Nihil forces has left scars across the galaxy and held the Republic hostage.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Some leaf-mining insects make distinct patterns, like squiggles or serpentine shapes, while others make irregular blotches, like this species.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2025
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Black panthers, as they are colloquially named, are a color variation of a leopard with fully black fur or large blotches of black spots on a dark background color, according to Britannica.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfection. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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