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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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Recent Examples of perfect
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Featuring blooms in light orange, deep orange, and soft yellow hues, this assortment of faux morning glory flowers are perfect for your seasonal decor, both indoors and outdoors.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The white was a little more in my wheelhouse and perfect for the office.
—Libby Page, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
For those who came to the league while Kershaw was already at the peak of his powers, the 37-year-old was a perfect role model.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Featuring blooms in light orange, deep orange, and soft yellow hues, this assortment of faux morning glory flowers are perfect for your seasonal decor, both indoors and outdoors.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The amino acid complex itself is designed to repair damage and prevent future irritation and redness with three amino acids—taurine, arginine, and glycine—and finding the most effective percentage of each ingredient in the mix took more than 100 rounds of testing to perfect.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The white was a little more in my wheelhouse and perfect for the office.
—Libby Page, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
Adjective
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This oversized knit cardigan is the ideal cozy layer to throw on during a chilly dinner date, running errands, or just relaxing at home.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some e-bikes, under ideal conditions, can go 75 miles on a full battery charge.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Miley Cyrus’ eighth studio album Something Beautiful arrived earlier this year complete with a visual album and a continuing evolution of the lifelong star’s sound.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Cottagecore cozy wouldn’t be complete without a quilt, and this one from Brooklinen is on par to nestling into a cotton candy cloud.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
20 Sep. 2025
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She's done such an amazing job of becoming a mother and going through a whole year of pregnancy and our first year with Dominic.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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While a miniature tool or two is advisable to keep in the junk drawer, the whole toolbox definitely doesn’t belong in there, especially as loose tools just floating around amidst clutter.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After recording the second out of the inning, the right-hander was unable to finish the frame.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Both judges advised Elaine to finish her movements completely.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Skilled operators will harness technology to improve efficiency and resilience.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The divine-smelling duo pumps up thin strands like any volumizing formula, but then uses botanical extracts (pea sprout) and Capixyl (made from a biomimetic peptide and red clover extract) to improve scalp health.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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No one expects their leaders to be flawless.—
Sean WillChene,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The perfectly still water creates a flawless mirror image of the stalactites above, tricking your eyes into seeing a vast, bottomless lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the thermal vacuum (TVAC), the duo battled with the punishing extremes of space — intense heat, bitter cold, and the absolute vacuum — within a specialized chamber on Earth.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jacobs has been an absolute star since joining the Packers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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And then there are the wildfires, fueled by hotter and drier conditions, which are now sending massive plumes of smoke across entire continents, spiking emergency visits in places far from the flames.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cracker Barrel was forced to write off the entire investment.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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