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as in matured
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as in completed
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as in finished
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 improved
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 perfected
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The world’s longest-running talk show, NBC’s late-night institution created the late-night format, which was perfected and solidified by the late-great Johnny Carson’s 1962-1992 tenure.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Celebrating Fourth of July fireworks Fireworks were invented in China, and perfected in Italy.
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David Morgan,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The real selling point of the Low Loose jeans, however, is how the brand perfected their rise.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Having perfected the formula, Breer sticks to a firm one-third height ratio so as not to drown the room’s architectural proportions.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
There is Lionel Messi, about to turn 39, doing that soothing finesse finish perfected by millions of gamers, but so unmistakably Messi in real life.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
It was created by Tennessee franchisee Litton Cochran based on a family recipe his wife Jo perfected.
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Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Set, define, texturize, wash, protect, and more with products created in the chair and perfected in the lab.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Verb
What follows are the creations that were founded, gifted to or perfected here, and then were embraced by the rest of the country and beyond.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The world’s longest-running talk show, NBC’s late-night institution created the late-night format, which was perfected and solidified by the late-great Johnny Carson’s 1962-1992 tenure.
—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Celebrating Fourth of July fireworks Fireworks were invented in China, and perfected in Italy.
—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The real selling point of the Low Loose jeans, however, is how the brand perfected their rise.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Having perfected the formula, Breer sticks to a firm one-third height ratio so as not to drown the room’s architectural proportions.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
There is Lionel Messi, about to turn 39, doing that soothing finesse finish perfected by millions of gamers, but so unmistakably Messi in real life.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
It was created by Tennessee franchisee Litton Cochran based on a family recipe his wife Jo perfected.
—
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Set, define, texturize, wash, protect, and more with products created in the chair and perfected in the lab.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfected
Adjective
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Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.
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The skirt’s front slit detail looks polished, while allowing for easy movement and extra breathability.
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Go for a pair in neutral colors or polished finishes—they'll have the same vibe without feeling so over-the-top.
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Post-production on the series, a collaboration between Blackstone Publishing and Otherworld Media, which is behind the cinematic sound design for the audio play, was completed in January 2026.
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Next to the pitch were tents artificially heated to a minimum of 95 degrees Fahrenheit, where players completed fitness tests on exercise bikes while staff measured their performance.
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Advances in childbirth — including prenatal care, Cesarean sections, blood transfusions, antibiotics and neonatal intensive care — also dramatically improved maternal and infant survival compared with colonial America.
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The incursions showed drone defenses in Europe need to rapidly be improved, the IISS said.
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For families While the vibe is more grown-up, kids are still in for a good time.
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The first swing was a powerful uppercut, the type of grown-man hack synonymous with no-doubters and moonshots.
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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The controversy only exploded the very next week when it was revealed the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) re-implemented a pilot program that bumped every girl who finished behind the trans athlete up by one spot on the podium.
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Brown helped lead the Celtics to a 56-win season and finished sixth in MVP voting.
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It isn't intended to be enhanced by treating the inmate with hostility and cruelty.
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Others, already on the flight home, leave with their reputations enhanced, their followers multiplied and their place in World Cup folklore secure.
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“Perfected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfected. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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