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imperfection

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


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It’s always the imperfection of everything you’ve ever written, that’s what keeps you writing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Instead, the star believes diversity and imperfection, particularly when it comes to food, is important - we "should celebrate the tomato or the onion that comes out of the ground not looking perfect".

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“It’s the color, the grain, the imperfection of it all,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

It also taught me about the importance of finding beauty in imperfection.

From Salon • May 25, 2025

There is so much ugliness and imperfection in the world.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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