as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw
it was a picture-perfect day for a picnic—the sun was shining and a light breeze stirred the air
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Recent Examples of picture-perfect
Rita Wilson kept her husband looking picture-perfect during his Walk of Fame ceremony in Hollywood in 1992.
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Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Most famously, Brooke Shields and Tom Hanks washed up on its picture-perfect shores in The Blue Lagoon (1980) and Castaway (2000), respectively.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Mid-Island A half mile from Miacomet Beach is this picture-perfect Nantucket home.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Set in a leafy London suburb, The Only Suspect follows Alex and Beth, a devoted couple whose picture-perfect suburban life hides a devastating truth.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
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Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Most famously, Brooke Shields and Tom Hanks washed up on its picture-perfect shores in The Blue Lagoon (1980) and Castaway (2000), respectively.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Mid-Island A half mile from Miacomet Beach is this picture-perfect Nantucket home.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Set in a leafy London suburb, The Only Suspect follows Alex and Beth, a devoted couple whose picture-perfect suburban life hides a devastating truth.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for picture-perfect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture-perfect
Adjective
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Nations are made up of individuals, and the dealings of government with individuals are the ultimate and perfect test of its constitutional character.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Will Game 1 in Hamilton be perfect?—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Virador Beach Club is a breezy indoor-outdoor Mediterranean spot by the beach, ideal for a casual but hearty meal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Willit Cargo Stretch Shorts Embrace the warm weather in these stretchy, water-resistant shorts that are ideal for a tropical vacation.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Grace Todd, who collected her 100th career hit in a 3-for-4 day against Attleboro, plays a flawless second base and has at least nine multi-hit performances.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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Since his high school years, Jordan has gone on to become regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time due to his flawless 6-0 record in the NBA Finals, his incomparable scoring dominance and his unmatched competitive drive.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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“Picture-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture-perfect. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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