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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But its imperfections in no way sully the two masterpieces that came before.
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
The cheap cameras produced images that were sometimes grainy and overexposed — imperfections that Ms. van Manen didn’t correct in the dark room.
—Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 5 June 2024
Inspired by the Japanese principle of wabi-sabi, or finding beauty in imperfection and letting events unfold naturally, guests can find restoration in the perfect weekend getaway.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 June 2024
That lens captures scenes with more quirks and imperfections at wider apertures but takes on the look of modern, contrasty lenses at f/5.6-11.
—PCMAG, 26 May 2024
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
The cheap cameras produced images that were sometimes grainy and overexposed — imperfections that Ms. van Manen didn’t correct in the dark room.
—Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 5 June 2024
Inspired by the Japanese principle of wabi-sabi, or finding beauty in imperfection and letting events unfold naturally, guests can find restoration in the perfect weekend getaway.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 June 2024
That lens captures scenes with more quirks and imperfections at wider apertures but takes on the look of modern, contrasty lenses at f/5.6-11.
—PCMAG, 26 May 2024
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“Imperfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfection. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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imperfection
noun
im·per·fec·tion
ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən
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