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
Examples of perfection in a Sentence
She has achieved a rare perfection in her playing.
His poetry is pure perfection.
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Allure Editors, Allure, 13 May 2025
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—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
There is something regressive, even nationalist, about entertaining the notion of aesthetic perfection, let alone striving after it.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
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Allure Editors, Allure, 13 May 2025
With his signature blend of mischief and insight, Perry probes the elusive ideals of authenticity, the allure of perfection, and the ever-shifting identity of the artist.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
There is something regressive, even nationalist, about entertaining the notion of aesthetic perfection, let alone striving after it.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
As the nation prepares to mark its tenth anniversary, it is suddenly rattled by a series of brutal lynchings, shattering its image of perfection and igniting a high-stakes manhunt for a serial killer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 May 2025
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“Perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfection. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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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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