blemished; blemishing; blemishes
: to spoil by a flaw
: a noticeable imperfection
especially
: one that seriously impairs appearance
Synonyms
Examples of blemish in a Sentence
Verb
A series of burn marks blemish the table's surface.
The incident blemished his reputation.
Noun
The cream is supposed to prevent blemishes on the skin.
The table had a few scratches and minor blemishes.
The book fails to mention any of the organization's many blemishes.
The incident was a blemish on his record.
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Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024
Despite providing the complexion with tons of hydration, this skincare formula still feels lightweight enough for acne-prone skin and would make an excellent option for those with dry yet blemished skin.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 July 2024
Corktown was barren, shabby and overshadowed by a huge blemish: Michigan Central Station.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
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Verb
Not even the loss of Kyle Bradish could blemish their sheen.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024
Despite providing the complexion with tons of hydration, this skincare formula still feels lightweight enough for acne-prone skin and would make an excellent option for those with dry yet blemished skin.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
Noun
It’s been clinically tested to reduce the signs of aging, wrinkles, redness, blemishes, scarring, pigmentation, and more.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 July 2024
Corktown was barren, shabby and overshadowed by a huge blemish: Michigan Central Station.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
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“Blemish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blemish. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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blemish
noun
blem·ish
ˈblem-ish 
: a mark of physical deformity or injury: as
a
: any small mark on the skin (as a pimple or birthmark)
blemishes symptomatic of acne
b
: a defect of an animal (as a horse) that detracts from its appearance but does not interfere with its usefulness
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