picture-perfect

adjective

pic·​ture-perfect
: completely flawless : perfect
made a picture-perfect landing

Examples of picture-perfect in a Sentence

it was a picture-perfect day for a picnic—the sun was shining and a light breeze stirred the air
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The large outdoor terrace draped in floral arrangements is a picture-perfect location for a lunch. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025 And there were so many picture-perfect backhands off Fonseca’s racket. Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025 On these networks, we're both bombarded with and curate endless streams of content showcasing picture-perfect lives, dream vacations and enviable success stories. Salim Gheewalla, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 While attaining picture-perfect, professional-level glam can feel reserved specifically for A-listers, some of our favorite celebs count on drugstore products for their head-turning beauty moments, a favorite being L’Oréal Paris. Melony Forcier, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for picture-perfect 

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of picture-perfect was in 1909

Dictionary Entries Near picture-perfect

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“Picture-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/picture-perfect. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

picture-perfect

adjective
: completely flawless : perfect
made a picture-perfect landing
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