BLEMISHES Synonyms: 181 Similar and Opposite Words

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

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of blemish

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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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

The multirun home runs Boyd has been giving up lately are creating blemishes among his otherwise good stuff. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 For those prone to blemishes, the ingredient targets cutibacterium acnes (formerly known as propionibacterium acnes), a bacterium associated with acne. — Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026 The compact makeup stick can be used either as an all-over foundation with buildable coverage or as a spot treatment over any blemishes. — Natalie Labarbera, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026 When shopping for okra, look for bright green pods without any blemishes or discoloration. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Yes, there are differences in the lighting, and some textures are softer, but the smaller screen hides any visual blemishes. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 Red light is commonly used to stimulate collagen production, while blue light targets the bacteria associated with blemishes. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 One of those reasons might be a process known as skin purging, which refers to what happens when a new treatment or product ramps up cell turnover and thus rapidly brings underlying blemishes to the surface of the skin. — Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 28 July 2026 Avoid picking at or popping blemishes, as this could increase your risk of infection, scarring, and hyperpigmentation. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026

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Noun

Another approach would be to make electrolytes with fewer internal defects and extremely low electronic leakage, reducing the sites where lithium dendrites can begin.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
The project has since faced criticism over structural defects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of defects

Verb

The self-tan wipes are easy to apply and contain exfoliating acids that smooth the skin, plus encapsulated DHA (the ingredient that stains the skin) to leave behind a radiant tan.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2026
Homemade plum compote stains the filling with a vibrant red ribbon.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of stains

Verb

Travel could require boarding or pet-sitting expenses, while a dog that damages property or injures someone could create potential liability issues.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
And one of the toughest critiques — that service damages mental health — doesn’t hold up.

— Tom Suozzi, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of damages

Noun

The scars of the 2008 financial crisis are still scorched into Icelandic memory, and the small national currency lends itself to volatility and inflation spirals.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
One plaintiff, a green card holder who lives in Chicago, said that he had been shot in the abdomen by officials under Quero Silva, an injury that left him with psychological scars and nerve damage.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of scars

Verb

Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
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

Definition of mars

Verb

Cloud Residence spoils you even further with one pool on the terrace and another pool and a hot tub on its roof.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Summer spoils passengers with long days to take in the changing scenery, and the Prairies reward with epic sunsets.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

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