imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən 
Examples of imperfection in a Sentence
He detected several imperfections in the surface of the jewel.
She tried to hide the imperfection in the cloth.
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From gleaming marble countertops to pristine wood flooring, even the slightest imperfections can impact a property’s value.
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Instead of being concealed or repaired, these imperfections are made even more visible through embroidery that frames and enhances them.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
But those imperfections are the flaws that mark The Brutalist as a work of human hands — an original screenplay, told in novelistic scope with bold visuals, a hypnotizing score, and the ambition to make an American movie of the kind that stopped existing decades ago.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Authentic leaders, however, embrace their imperfections, fostering real connections by being open and honest with their teams.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Instead of being concealed or repaired, these imperfections are made even more visible through embroidery that frames and enhances them.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
But those imperfections are the flaws that mark The Brutalist as a work of human hands — an original screenplay, told in novelistic scope with bold visuals, a hypnotizing score, and the ambition to make an American movie of the kind that stopped existing decades ago.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Authentic leaders, however, embrace their imperfections, fostering real connections by being open and honest with their teams.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperfection
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfection. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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imperfection
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im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən
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