virtually perfect with only minor flaws
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virtually perfect with only minor flaws
literaryUsed to describe things, works, or performances that are excellent overall, with only insignificant imperfections. Common in written and formal evaluations.
This thesis has novel ideas and rigorous arguments; it can be considered virtually perfect with only minor flaws.
His translation is very accurate overall; only a few word choices are debatable, making it an example of being excellent with minor imperfections.
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This movie is excellent with only minor flaws; the acting and plot are great, but the soundtrack is a bit monotonous.
Although this writer's works are not absolutely flawless, they still hold an important position in literary history.
No reform can be perfect; achieving excellence with only minor flaws is already commendable.