picture-perfect

adjective

pic·​ture-perfect
: completely flawless : perfect
made a picture-perfect landing

Examples of picture-perfect in a Sentence

it was a picture-perfect day for a picnic—the sun was shining and a light breeze stirred the air
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Finished with a smooth drop of grenadine that settles like a picture-perfect sunset. 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 See All Example Sentences for picture-perfect

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of picture-perfect was in 1909

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“Picture-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/picture-perfect. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

picture-perfect

adjective
: completely flawless : perfect
made a picture-perfect landing
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