perfection
noun
per·fec·tion
pər-ˈfek-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being perfect: such as
a
: freedom from fault or defect : flawlessness
b
: maturity
c
: the quality or state of being saintly
2
a
: an exemplification of supreme excellence
b
: an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence
3
: the act or process of perfecting
Examples of perfection in a Sentence
She has achieved a rare perfection in her playing.
His poetry is pure perfection.
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
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All timed to perfection, in perfect rhythm.
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Food and drink Dining at Terrícola, the hotel’s open-air restaurant, is an exercise in farm-to-table perfection.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
All timed to perfection, in perfect rhythm.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Like her previous work, the book is less about perfection than possibility — highlighting the impact of rescue and the importance of giving special-needs pets a chance at a loving home.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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“Perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfection. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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perfection
noun
per·fec·tion
pər-ˈfek-shən
1
: the quality or state of being perfect
2
: a perfect quality or thing
3
: a degree of accuracy or excellence that cannot be bettered
cooked to perfection
4
: the act or process of perfecting
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