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
Finished with a smooth drop of grenadine that settles like a picture-perfect sunset.
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
But every so often, a curious blemish appears on Dave’s picture-perfect portrait.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 July 2025
However, in the days leading up to the iconic moment, behind the scenes, things weren't exactly picture-perfect.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 July 2025
Couples who got married in the Southwest spent the least while those who got married in the Mid-Atlantic spent the most in the U.S.
But despite an increasing desire for picture-perfect wedding moments, Holt's post proved that sometimes the best memories come from the unexpected moments.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
But every so often, a curious blemish appears on Dave’s picture-perfect portrait.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 July 2025
However, in the days leading up to the iconic moment, behind the scenes, things weren't exactly picture-perfect.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 July 2025
Couples who got married in the Southwest spent the least while those who got married in the Mid-Atlantic spent the most in the U.S.
But despite an increasing desire for picture-perfect wedding moments, Holt's post proved that sometimes the best memories come from the unexpected moments.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture-perfect
Adjective
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The wide, adjustable straps won’t dig into your shoulders, and the interior is roomy enough to hold a 14-inch laptop—perfect for sightseeing, day trips, or working on the go.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
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The brand notes that this pillow is perfect for all sorts of sleepers, including those who like resting on their back, side, and stomach.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Gallup opinion polling has found that Americans’ ideal number of children per family has averaged about 2.5 since the late 1970s, even as the actual fertility rate has fallen much lower.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The crisp lines make this an ideal addition to a minimalist space.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The illusion was flawless, the synchronization perfect.—
Luciana Cemerka,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Any robotaxi service, Waymo included, needs to be virtually flawless in order to scale the service safely—yet with Tesla there’s no sign of that, according to Martinez.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
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“Picture-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture-perfect. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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