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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Fans will be part of an interactive experience before kickoff, where the America250 logo will appear in the stands, which will be filled in red, white and blue thanks to panels given to each fan in attendance, making for a picture-perfect patriotic scene that all will see on television. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026 St Barths’ high season runs from late November through April, serving up sunny skies, breezy days, and picture-perfect weather—though prices do climb accordingly. Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026 The design was by Swiss coachbuilder Graber, and the bodies—whose profile and proportions appear picture-perfect—were made by Park Ward, a Rolls-Royce subsidiary. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026 After Minnesota killed an early Florida power play, the Panthers got a picture-perfect rebound to take the first lead. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

picture-perfect

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