imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən 
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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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Then, powder the tissue over the lip with translucent powder to keep it in place and blur out imperfections.
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Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
The stain of slavery, the disenfranchisement of women and the recent rise in LGBTQ+ violence are stark reminders of our nation’s imperfections.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2024
Wins Above Replacement is a modern stat with imperfections.
—Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
Its miraculous ganglia of tiny wheels and levers will adjust its readings to the quirky imperfections of the Gregorian calendar, including leap years.
—Jay Fielden, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024
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Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
The stain of slavery, the disenfranchisement of women and the recent rise in LGBTQ+ violence are stark reminders of our nation’s imperfections.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2024
Wins Above Replacement is a modern stat with imperfections.
—Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
Its miraculous ganglia of tiny wheels and levers will adjust its readings to the quirky imperfections of the Gregorian calendar, including leap years.
—Jay Fielden, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfection. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən
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