imperfections

noun

plural of imperfection
as in defects
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 imperfections The effort—along with the small imperfections that reveal a human hand—can become part of the appeal, potentially making a brand feel worth paying more for. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 However, these fragile states can deteriorate through interactions with the environment and imperfections in hardware. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 At the center of the collection is Brurry Denim, a proprietary Japanese selvedge developed for the collection using intentionally irregular yarns inspired by the imperfections of century-old fabrics. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Larger pieces of fabric and prototype samples without too many imperfections are sorted for reuse, as well as smaller pieces of leather. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 The drawings, the performances, the writing, the imperfections, the choices. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 On a game in which the Chiefs showed their imperfections, the play-action passing game was perfect. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026 Every day, the museum, for all its imperfections, still makes a strong impression on many visitors. — Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2026 And, not surprisingly, there are some lovely weaving metaphors throughout, not the least of which is how a mix of contrasting colors and imperfections yields the most compelling cloth. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperfections
  1. defects
  2. scars
  3. blotches
Noun
  • Even a slight misalignment could leave visible defects where colors meet, while four hotends introduce more components that could potentially fail.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These technologies can improve production consistency and help workers identify defects earlier.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of defects
Noun
  • And breakouts can leave behind dark marks and scars that take even longer to heal.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This is a city full of glittering theater marquees and mint midcentury signage, and ringed with rail yards and the scars of an industrial center remade for human scale.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of scars
Noun
  • Juveniles can be distinguished by their dark facial bands and gray or tan body patterned with black or brown blotches.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Crews are also using steam to remove blotches of chewing gum, which have turned black over time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of blotches

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“Imperfections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperfections. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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