as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the expanding urban sprawl is a blight on the countryside
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Recent Examples of blight
Daniel Moss, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
It is also blighted by Tanenhaus’s hobbyhorses, which are especially evident in his caviling when promoting his book.
—The Editors, National Review, 2 June 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
What were once economic forces had become festering blight.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
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Noun
But the Gulf Coast does not forget what blighted its shores 15 years ago and neither should Congress.
—Daniel Moss, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
It is also blighted by Tanenhaus’s hobbyhorses, which are especially evident in his caviling when promoting his book.
—The Editors, National Review, 2 June 2025
Verb
Black spots on tomato leaves are usually caused by fungal diseases like Septoria leaf spot or early blight, which thrive in warm, humid weather and can reduce yields or kill plants if untreated.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
What were once economic forces had become festering blight.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blight
Noun
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Recent precedents from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (which Hawaii is part of) establish that technology companies can be held liable for design defects that create foreseeable risks of harm.—
Tamlyn Hunt,
Scientific American,
22 July 2025
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State law requires plaintiffs to enter a pre-suit process that aims to resolve construction defect claims without resorting to litigation.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Anything that damages the trust between the vendor, Microsoft, and the user is as much a threat as the hackers themselves, in my never humble opinion.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The loaches are generally brown and yellow, with saddle-like blotches along their backs, according to the study.—
Irene Wright
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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It’s usually identified by its white, fleshy taproot with reddish spots that resemble a parsnip, along with hollow stems marked by small purple blotches, according to the N.C. State Extension.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Some adults agreed, but others made comments about me ruining the mood.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Nothing ruins the vibe of a beautiful backyard faster than dull, discolored patio furniture that’s more of an eyesore than an inviting lounge spot.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Those kids don't really realize beneath that Big Blue jersey, there's a big beautiful scar, just a few inches long that subtly defines the life of Kenneth Horsey.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
17 July 2025
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Which Laser Resurfacing Facial Is Best for Collagen? Laser resurfacing helps treat acne, scars, sun damage, and wrinkles.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
17 July 2025
Verb
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While frequent nighttime snacking is associated with health concerns, occasional snacking will likely not harm your health.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
15 July 2025
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The couple’s 8-year-old grandson was also home during the deadly break-in but wasn’t harmed, according to officials.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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This weather feature will remain focused on Texas through Thursday and will likely push Austin’s temperatures to the century mark for the first time since mid-May.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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President Donald Trump has passed the first six-month mark of his second term, and boy, what a difference a year makes.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Verb
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But recent high-profile failures—facial recognition systems that couldn’t recognize dark-skinned faces, loan algorithms that penalized women, language models that hallucinate references—have underscored that AI can be deeply flawed.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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This challenges your thinking and awakens curiosity to understand why your assumptions might be flawed.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Blight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blight. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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