picture-perfect

adjective

pic·​ture-per·​fect
ˈpik-chər-ˈpər-fikt
Synonyms of picture-perfectnext
: 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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Jim Henson may have created some of the most wholesome characters in television history, but his real-life love story was less than picture-perfect. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026 The living room, oriented toward both a television and walls of windows, is picture-perfect—and the site of several memorable scenes. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026 Surrounded by greenery, the 4,190-square-foot home is picture-perfect inside and out. Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026 Even the most novice bakers can bring a picture-perfect dessert to the holiday party with this layered recipe. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026 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 7 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

picture-perfect

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