1
as in finishing
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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2
as in improving
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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Recent Examples of perfecting
For years, candy shops have been perfecting their craft to create the best sugary treats for every type of candy lover.
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Groundhog Audio is still perfecting its pedal and hopes to begin shipping the OnePedal in March 2026.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Designing, assembling, and programming these bots requires significant time and effort, with students and hobbyists dedicating much of their summer and the full competition season to perfecting their creations.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
After wrapping up her Eras Tour, she’s been diving into the art of sourdough, experimenting with ingredients, and perfecting her technique.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
For millions of years, Mother Nature has been perfecting the annual leaf cycle.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
In fact, Nihi has been perfecting the art of secluded luxury since 2012.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
The Nolet family has been perfecting the art of spirits since 1691, when the first copper still fired up in Schiedam, Holland.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Exerting himself for so many hours a day is something Jornet has been perfecting for years.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Groundhog Audio is still perfecting its pedal and hopes to begin shipping the OnePedal in March 2026.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Designing, assembling, and programming these bots requires significant time and effort, with students and hobbyists dedicating much of their summer and the full competition season to perfecting their creations.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
After wrapping up her Eras Tour, she’s been diving into the art of sourdough, experimenting with ingredients, and perfecting her technique.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
For millions of years, Mother Nature has been perfecting the annual leaf cycle.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
In fact, Nihi has been perfecting the art of secluded luxury since 2012.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
The Nolet family has been perfecting the art of spirits since 1691, when the first copper still fired up in Schiedam, Holland.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Exerting himself for so many hours a day is something Jornet has been perfecting for years.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfecting
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Phillips was 1 under par in the second round and ended up finishing the tournament tied for 14th.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Putting numbers to Charlotte FC’s best season Charlotte FC stated outright before the season that its goals started with finishing in the Top 4 at the conclusion of the regular season.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Perfect Gift for Coffee Aficionados Beyond improving your own morning routine, Gaines’ vanilla sugar blend is also a thoughtful gift.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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After a game where everything wasn’t smooth sailing – Chicago had plenty of pre-snap penalties and Williams’ two fumbles came on botched snaps with the center – the young quarterback says these experiences are important if the team are going to continue improving.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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That meant providing assurance through a number of different avenues, including showing a clean SOC 2 attestation, answering long security questionnaires, and completing various compliance certifications through painstakingly manual processes.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The hot start dwindled in the second half, and after completing 10 of his first 14 passes, Loftis missed 12 of his next 22 passes, tapering off as the game got out of hand.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Central Indiana Cycling, a bicycling advocacy organization, praised the HAWK signals and other design features like raised crosswalks for enhancing safety.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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Antipsychotic medications can reduce hallucinations and delusions, while therapies and rehabilitations can address specific concerns, like teaching cognitive techniques or enhancing social skills to interact with others.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Perfecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfecting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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