as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the first mirror had a blemish on its surface, so we took it back to the store
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as in to mar
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
a single indiscretion blemished the rabbi's reputation for years
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as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
a scratch blemished the finish on the car
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Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
Perhaps the biggest blemish in the quarter was operating cash flow, which declined 10% year over year to $1.93 billion and missed Wall Street estimates.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2024
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
Was it slightly blemished and therefore not purchased?
—Ryan Begin, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
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Noun
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There’s nothing that covers up your blemishes like this foundation that offers up to 24 hours of wear.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024
Perhaps the biggest blemish in the quarter was operating cash flow, which declined 10% year over year to $1.93 billion and missed Wall Street estimates.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2024
Verb
Concrete patios are durable, inexpensive, and low-maintenance, but dirt, debris, and food can blemish these tough surfaces over time.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
Was it slightly blemished and therefore not purchased?
—Ryan Begin, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
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“Blemish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blemish. Accessed 26 Aug. 2024.
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