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as in ideal
being entirely without fault or flaw
a stunningly perfect performance—not the slightest mistake—won her the gold medal in women's figure skating
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as in complete
having no exceptions or restrictions
living in perfect happiness in the country
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as in whole
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
I have a perfect recollection of that conversation
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as in to complete
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
perfected the arrangements for their long-awaited European vacation
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as in to improve
to make better
an art teacher who seems to believe that you can always perfect a painting with some additional brush strokes
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a perfect fit
perfect health
perfect condition
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Recent Examples of perfect
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 July 2025
Every great move leaves something behind; the goal isn’t to be perfect but committed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 July 2025
The bar at Willett Distillery opened in 2019 and is known for perfecting timeless classics such as a must-try Old Fashioned and for serving elevated small plates, such as its famous egg salad sandwich.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
This still isn’t perfect, but as AI models improve, the software that these amateur developers create will become increasingly complex and robust.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 July 2025
Every great move leaves something behind; the goal isn’t to be perfect but committed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
Dan Souza, the chief content officer for America's Test Kitchen, has shared tips for perfecting the recipe with Morning Edition.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 July 2025
The bar at Willett Distillery opened in 2019 and is known for perfecting timeless classics such as a must-try Old Fashioned and for serving elevated small plates, such as its famous egg salad sandwich.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
Adjective
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The situation simply wasn't ideal for the veteran passer.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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In the 1960s, in a bid to supersize the nation's tourism industry, the Mexican government first identified a particularly pristine stretch of postcard-perfect sand on the Yucatán Peninsula, the ideal destination to draw in travelers.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Even with the return of stars Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider, the season has gone the complete opposite way than the Braves had hoped.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The injury was severe -- a complete break across her femur with multiple fragments.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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With that insurance, you'll reportedly be covered for theft of the whole bike, theft of components and the cost of a total write-off.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Original price: $129.99 Clean your whole home, from carpets to wood floors, with a BLACK+DECKER cordless stick vacuum.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Clark finished the game 4-12 from the field, scoring only 10 points in defeat.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Good gaming chops and an intuitive Google TV interface finish the deal for a great buy.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Redirecting the uptake of nutrients to roots, leaves, and new flower buds instead of spent blooms can improve the health and vigor of the plant.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Colorado district attorneys who spoke with The Post said such deportations are not in the interest of justice and do not improve public safety over the long term.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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There’s no flawless way to do it; enrollment numbers can’t really account for a sport’s tradition in a town or school.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Changing this idea to an in-game system where you are now being asked to achieve something (go flawless in Trials of Osiris) to unlock the ability to buy a digital ornament for real money (this will cost about $7-10 depending on your Silver stores).—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Historical practice further refutes the idea that the president’s executive power is absolute.—
Steve Woolpert,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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This Week on Max: PCMag's Picks Sinners (July 4) What better way to celebrate America's birthday than with one of the absolute best films of the year?—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Sea to Summit Alto 1-Person Tent for $375 ($125 off) Sea to Summit Sea to Summit's entire line of tents is on sale right now.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
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The entire vessel then caught fire and was burning for some time.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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