show up imperfection

Frequency: 5.74.8 per million words

To cause a flaw to become noticeable, often under certain conditions (e.g., light).

imperfectionVERB + imperfection

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Examples (10)

  • The harsh lighting tends to show up every imperfection on the wall.
  • Close-up photos often show up minor imperfections that are invisible to the naked eye.
  • A fresh coat of paint might show up any imperfection in the plasterwork.
  • The high-resolution screen will show up even the slightest imperfection in the image.
  • Wearing tight clothes can sometimes show up every imperfection in one's figure.
  • The detailed audit helped to show up several imperfections in the company's financial records.
  • Any imperfection in the diamond will show up clearly under magnification.
  • Stress and lack of sleep can show up physical imperfections like dark circles under the eyes.
  • This new analytical technique is designed to show up hidden imperfections in materials.
  • The critics were quick to show up every imperfection in the artist's latest work.