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as in immaculately
without any flaws or errors
you did that handspring perfectly on your first try
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
you know perfectly well what I'm talking about, so don't pretend that you don't the purchase and sale was a perfectly legal transaction
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Recent Examples of perfectly
Elizabeth Hurley and her son Damian Hurley are perfectly on-theme in their pink at the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation Hot Pink Party in New York City on May 12.
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
My mom is a master of packing light, often committing to one main shoe for an entire trip, and these fit the bill perfectly.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
This kind of perfectly legal hacking into hardware and software with the vendor’s blessing is exemplified by the gathering of some of the best hackers on the planet for the Pwn2Own event in Berlin, which started May 14, and is organized by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Vingegaard and Pellizzari, however, had navigated the race’s opening week perfectly, remaining out of trouble and avoiding any unnecessary time losses.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
My mom is a master of packing light, often committing to one main shoe for an entire trip, and these fit the bill perfectly.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
This kind of perfectly legal hacking into hardware and software with the vendor’s blessing is exemplified by the gathering of some of the best hackers on the planet for the Pwn2Own event in Berlin, which started May 14, and is organized by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Vingegaard and Pellizzari, however, had navigated the race’s opening week perfectly, remaining out of trouble and avoiding any unnecessary time losses.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
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Walking across shiny, immaculately clean floors into the still room, a tour leads visitors to a room with the immense structures the Bakers use to make their special brand of whiskey.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Whatever emerges from its bubbling oil — broad rods of Icelandic cod; thick, thin and curly fries; wings and bangers — is immaculately fried.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Alexander pinned Slater for the win, completely shocking the fans in Sacramento, California.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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An unknown vehicle driving west on Independence Ave then struck the bicycle, ejecting its rider completely off the bike, the crash log said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Mathys Tel found himself on both sides of staggering, first with that excellently curled finish to put Tottenham ahead, before a ludicrous decision to try an overhead kick clearance in the box, leading to Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s equaliser from the penalty spot.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Mullvad performed excellently during our latest round of tests.—
Justyn Newman,
PC Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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Directed by Johan Candert, Ocean Dreams features underwater cinematography that fully immerses audiences in the ocean world.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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The result is a fiery and impassioned offering that finds the veteran fully engaged and intent on proving no chinks have been left in his armor despite his tenuous back-and-forth with his Compton counterpart.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2026
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Its leaves are finely cut, giving it a deceptively delicate appearance, but this is a tough plant that is not fazed by heat and climbs rapidly to cover a support.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Recipe information Mix 1 shallot, finely chopped, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of kosher salt in a bowl and let sit.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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The dazzling variety of musical practices, across places and across time, surfaces this interplay in sensorily vivid terms, providing a unique opportunity to illuminate the role of history and environment on perceptual experiences that feel quite individual.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Francesco Caballero has been juggling a lot — quite literally.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Included in this luxury is the Eclipse pool, which seamlessly flows from indoor to outdoor, and totally riddled with kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The two developed a close relationship, but Griffin always had a strange feeling that his dad wasn't totally innocent during his years as a cop.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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No two rooms are designed the same, but they are all decked out in earth tones, rich greens, and Harvard crimson.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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This is an exercise in making a mess and having fun, and then cleaning it up and making meaning, and then doing that all again three times.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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