perfection
noun
per·fec·tion
pər-ˈfek-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being perfect: such as
a
: freedom from fault or defect : flawlessness
b
: maturity
c
: the quality or state of being saintly
2
a
: an exemplification of supreme excellence
b
: an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence
3
: the act or process of perfecting
Synonyms
Examples of perfection in a Sentence
She has achieved a rare perfection in her playing.
His poetry is pure perfection.
Recent Examples on the Web
TikTok rose to prominence during the pandemic as a place to share entertaining, short videos without the expectation of perfection that hangs over apps like Instagram.
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Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
Nature’s Rival Antonio Canova’s clay models reveal the creative struggle behind the classical perfection of his marble sculptures.
—David Shulman, The New York Review of Books, 18 Apr. 2024
The grits are baked to creamy, cheesy perfection, then scooped onto a plate along with sauteed shrimp, bacon, and peppers.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
There is also a dark side to this pursuit of perfection; namely, eating disorders and other health issues, both physical and emotional.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Looking for the kind of classy perfection of a Martha Stewart?
—Leonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
The art form, the music, the singing, the choreography, the fashion, everything was perfection.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
But even though there’s an eventual explanation, the hero’s perfection quickly grates.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Put simply, five-star hotels abound in the Square Mile, and perfection isn’t always enough.
—Lela London, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
Nature’s Rival Antonio Canova’s clay models reveal the creative struggle behind the classical perfection of his marble sculptures.
—David Shulman, The New York Review of Books, 18 Apr. 2024
The grits are baked to creamy, cheesy perfection, then scooped onto a plate along with sauteed shrimp, bacon, and peppers.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
There is also a dark side to this pursuit of perfection; namely, eating disorders and other health issues, both physical and emotional.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Looking for the kind of classy perfection of a Martha Stewart?
—Leonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
The art form, the music, the singing, the choreography, the fashion, everything was perfection.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
But even though there’s an eventual explanation, the hero’s perfection quickly grates.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Put simply, five-star hotels abound in the Square Mile, and perfection isn’t always enough.
—Lela London, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfection. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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perfection
noun
per·fec·tion
pər-ˈfek-shən
1
: the quality or state of being perfect
2
: a perfect quality or thing
3
: a degree of accuracy or excellence that cannot be bettered
cooked to perfection
4
: the act or process of perfecting
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