picture-perfect

adjective

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

Examples of picture-perfect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Instead, in the defining moment of the team’s 3-2 loss at Target Field on Wednesday, the Minnesota Twins’ defense turned a picture-perfect relay play. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024 The 20 Best Beaches in Florida — From Romantic Islands to Family-friendly Spots 13 of 15 White Beach, Boracay, Philippines Located on the small island of Boracay in the Philippines, the aptly named White Beach is a picture-perfect oasis lined with palm trees, bars, hotels, and more. Steven Casale, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024 Bake empanadas for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is a picture-perfect golden brown. Gretchen McKay, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024 The first floor boasts a jazz bar and restaurant, and the rooftop offers picture-perfect views of the Empire State Building. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024 Stiles recounted their picture-perfect engagement night during a 2016 appearance on Live with Kelly!. Jacklyn Krol, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 Outside has a beautiful swimming pool, expansive lawn space, and, should that not be enough, a rooftop terrace with its own bar and picture-perfect views of the 15th fairway. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024 Clouds could fill the sky and turn what should be a picture-perfect moment into something lesser than. Mary Gilbert, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024 Despite its picture-perfect setting, season 3 did not end in a love connection, as Firestone later married actress Ivana Bozilovic, and Schefft settled down with another man. Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'picture-perfect.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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

Dictionary Entries Near picture-perfect

Cite this Entry

“Picture-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/picture-perfect. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

picture-perfect

adjective
: completely flawless : perfect
made a picture-perfect landing
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!