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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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
And not only the best players but the oldest ones, robbing mid-majors of their great advantage — veteran rosters perfecting intricate offenses for years — back when power conferences trafficked in one-and-done stars amid more restrictive transfer regulations.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
This family-run institution, established in 1896 and now in its fourth generation, has been perfecting the art of pork for over a century.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Chanel, Hermès, The Row, Brunello Cucinelli and Loro Piana have been perfecting this garment for seasons now.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
While she’s known for perfecting the art of the lip balm and on-point nail colors, her scent rotation is pretty impressive, too.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Mar. 2026
Duran, so focused on perfecting his own techniques, can forget to simplify things.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The Founders spent six years perfecting the balance between peace and war on the Great Seal.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu has spent the better part of two decades perfecting the art of the political escape.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The shareable e-bike isn’t a new idea, but Tenways comes close to perfecting it with the €1,999 (about $2,365) CGO Compact.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
This family-run institution, established in 1896 and now in its fourth generation, has been perfecting the art of pork for over a century.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Chanel, Hermès, The Row, Brunello Cucinelli and Loro Piana have been perfecting this garment for seasons now.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
While she’s known for perfecting the art of the lip balm and on-point nail colors, her scent rotation is pretty impressive, too.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Mar. 2026
Duran, so focused on perfecting his own techniques, can forget to simplify things.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The Founders spent six years perfecting the balance between peace and war on the Great Seal.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu has spent the better part of two decades perfecting the art of the political escape.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The shareable e-bike isn’t a new idea, but Tenways comes close to perfecting it with the €1,999 (about $2,365) CGO Compact.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfecting
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The school's practices allowed people to get massage therapy licenses without finishing the required training, according to TDLR.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The series is hosted by Nick Viall, a 45-year old man who starred on The Bachelor after finishing runner-up in two consecutive seasons of The Bachelorette, and his 27-year model and former surgical technologist wife Natalie Joy.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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In improving to 35-3, South Carolina’s 6-foot-3 All-American Joyce Edwards scored 24 points and had 12 rebounds, nine on the offensive glass in overwhelming TCU.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Small changes—from better moisturizing to improving your immediate workspace—can make a noticeable difference.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Christopherson, a Star resident, is wrapping up his third year as principal of Hunter Elementary in Meridian after completing his principal internship at Star and Willow Creek elementary schools.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gorman was reportedly only a few months away from completing her freshman year.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Applications will load faster and files will be easier to move, enhancing your workspeed.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brine, a mixture of water and salt, proved effective at inhibiting spoilage while enhancing the flavor of food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Perfecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfecting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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