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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Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Many expect perfection with selections.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
For the user who wants perfection while on the run, this is a statement item.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Nix needs to stop chasing perfection and focus on precision.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perfection
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“Perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfection. Accessed 17 Sep. 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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