blemishes 1 of 2

noun

plural of blemish
as in defects
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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blemishes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of blemish
1
as in stains
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable a single indiscretion blemished the rabbi's reputation for years

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2
as in damages
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of a scratch blemished the finish on the car

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Recent Examples of blemishes
Noun
For under-eyes, blemishes or small scars, a wand or pen is the right form factor. — Allison Palmer updated June 24, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Unafraid to call out her blemishes, which are really just her best qualities. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 25 June 2026 While small blemishes are normal, larger cracks or cuts can be a sign of over-handling, which might affect its taste and food safety. — Verywell Health, 25 June 2026 Choose a different watermelon if the fruit feels lightweight or has signs of bruising or blemishes. — Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026 The only blemishes on his resume so far was the brief trip to the IL at the end of April and his relative lack of strikeouts compared to recent years. — Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 The coverage is just enough to mask minor discoloration and minimize the look of blemishes, but unlike traditional foundation, your real skin peeks through. — Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 1 July 2026 Some other standouts include a collagen glow mist for bouncy, plump skin at under $15, as well as viral toner pads to soothe blemishes and even out skin tone for under $20. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 June 2026 In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, the actress used the Solawave 4-in-1 Red Light Therapy Wand, which our writer raves about for its ability to heal blemishes and smooth wrinkles. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blemishes
  1. defects
  2. stains
  3. damages
  4. scars
  5. taints
  6. mars
  7. blotches
  8. spoils
Noun
  • Today, 67% of people insured through an employer – roughly 100 million Americans – are in these plans, making the law’s defects especially salient.
    — Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • As release velocity increases, defects compound faster than teams can notice.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of defects
Verb
  • When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
  • What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of stains
Verb
  • Most notably, those who switched faced a 24% higher risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, a condition that damages the blood vessels in the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026
  • Your Eyes High blood pressure also damages the sensitive back lining of the eye called the retina.
    — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026
Definition of damages
Noun
  • Although Chicago had its issues with redlining and massive disinvestment that left generational scars on some primarily Black neighborhoods, the small town ethos held little sway over me.
    — Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Adding these impacts to the early Earth’s heat budget, though, proved rather challenging because Earth has a peculiar way of healing its scars.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026
Definition of scars
Verb
  • That’s been an idiotic trope for too long — that participating in the business side of it taints you.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • The sarcasm taints the question but doesn’t invalidate it.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of taints
Verb
  • Jacob Whitehead Homophobic chant mars Mexico’s win Before the World Cup, the Mexican football federation launched a campaign that featured the heroes of the country’s 1986 World Cup side.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • No sadness mars the purity of its paranoia.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Definition of mars
Noun
  • Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
  • Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Definition of blotches
Verb
  • Nothing spoils a good night's sleep quite like a hot, stuffy house.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 26 June 2026
  • Even worse, some streams lag so far behind live that a text from a friend or app notification spoils a game-changing goal.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of spoils

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“Blemishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blemishes. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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