flaw
noun
a feature that mars the perfection of something; defect; fault.
Example Sentences
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When I praise the flawlessness of her performance as Professor Joan Hambling on “The Chair,” Taylor beams with gratitude.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2022
Those subliminally add unnecessary layers of expectation to the notion of homemaking, implying a high standard that feels impossible to maintain if not obtain without adequate resources, or the expectation of flawlessness enacted with ease.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2021
In that kitchen, she discovered the flawlessness of a plate of honeyed madeleines served unadorned, straight out of the oven, and of a syrup-drizzled British steamed sponge pudding enhanced with Irish stout.
From New York Times ● Oct. 16, 2020
In the 2007 film, she was played by Nicole Kidman, whose Botoxed flawlessness perfectly matched the novel’s description of the character’s appearance and not much more.
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2019
I knew Hattie didn’t mean to show off, but sometimes her flawlessness felt like a personal attack.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
