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imperfection

[im-per-fek-shuhn] / ˌɪm pərˈfɛk ʃən /


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But he seemed unwilling to transform that imperfection into a constitutional defect in which counsel, in his view, still had “every opportunity” to make the point and did not.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Aesthetically, the nostalgia obsession will continue, with indicators of tactility, texture and imperfection becoming increasingly significant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Once he’d finished recording, Jesso asked his friend Shawn Everett to mix “Shine”; what he got back — with every imperfection of his voice under a virtual magnifying glass — terrified him.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

"When they were out of style they were seen as an imperfection, now they're associated with the summer and an active lifestyle - they've become desirable," Jemma says.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

The modern population of the world now hears all music through the filter - some would say imperfection - of Equal Temperament.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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