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Recent Examples of well-done
The hardware is beautiful, the button layout is well-done and ergonomic, despite the large size, and performance has been great.
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Brad Bourque, Wired News, 4 Aug. 2025
The battle scene is well-done and scored so perfectly, even The Thing would shed a tear.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 July 2025
Pro tip: Always ask for the hashbrowns well-done, or Scattered.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
There is also a large, and well-done children’s garden.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
Cena’s most recent SmackDown promo about his own peers who couldn’t let go of the wrestling business was poignant and well-done.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Cargo room is plentiful and seating is well-done for four.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
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With the accusations coming to light, many fans have pointed out that Blake Lively might have gotten a nose job—one that might be the most well-done in Hollywood.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025
Not only was Loki’s fate holding the timelines together incredibly well-done (and cleverly—almost miraculously—tied back to the first Captain America movie) the rest of the characters also had such satisfying endings.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Brad Bourque, Wired News, 4 Aug. 2025
The battle scene is well-done and scored so perfectly, even The Thing would shed a tear.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 July 2025
Pro tip: Always ask for the hashbrowns well-done, or Scattered.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
There is also a large, and well-done children’s garden.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
Cena’s most recent SmackDown promo about his own peers who couldn’t let go of the wrestling business was poignant and well-done.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Cargo room is plentiful and seating is well-done for four.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
Related: See All the New Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively’s Texts & Emails—Including the One That References Taylor Swift
With the accusations coming to light, many fans have pointed out that Blake Lively might have gotten a nose job—one that might be the most well-done in Hollywood.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025
Not only was Loki’s fate holding the timelines together incredibly well-done (and cleverly—almost miraculously—tied back to the first Captain America movie) the rest of the characters also had such satisfying endings.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-done
Adjective
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The exhibition space is in optical white, with neon lighting that highlights the details and embroidery of each piece, showcasing the designers’ meticulous craftsmanship.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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But translating all of that culinary talent for this collaboration required a meticulous process.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In what was almost a flawless tournament, Delgado was the calming, anchoring presence at the heart of it all.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Overall, the Gemini demo was flawless.—
Steve Kovach,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Vril and Agartha have thrived in part because of the way the editors mix brainrot and bigotry, disguising their ideological assaults in the fried fog of GifTok rap gibberish.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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It can be roasted, baked, or pan-fried.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The 26-year-old was caught offside no fewer than eight times during a 4-0 defeat to Barcelona back in November, many of which after inch-perfect movement from Pau Cubarsi to step up and leave the centre-forward marginally ahead of the defensive line.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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None of our systems is perfect—neither corporate media nor media owned by a single wealthy individual.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Today’s comfy trousers look polished but feel as comfy as your favorite pair of sweatpants.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Some of the highlights of the collection are the super heavyweight sweatshirts and joggers (650g) designed to hold shape wear after wear; a heavyweight jersey (300g) with an oversized, roomy fit; and an interlock jersey (300g) with a polished finish.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What did your family think of the finished version of the documentary?—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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True to form, Paige still hasn’t watched the finished series.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Almond butter is a creamy spread made by grinding whole raw or roasted almonds into a smooth or slightly textured paste.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dishes like Hokkaido scallop crudo and zatar and yogurt rubbed swordfish kabob with eggplant, roasted tomato, and tahini are transporting and the unctuous roasted bone marrow is simply a must-have dish.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The chocolate coating on these is faultless, but the pretzel inside is more hard than crispy, and the almond butter filling falls flat.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
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This was a long, long way from being a faultless performance — Forest looked vulnerable defensively after making a host of attacking changes in an effort to claw their way back into the game.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Well-done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-done. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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