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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Make your way to the Goupa-Kara settlement and walk among picture-perfect boathouses. Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 Of course, even the most picture-perfect beach towns get their fair share of rainy days. Abby Price, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Europe is dotted with picture-perfect isles that lie waiting to be explored. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 July 2026 The particles are settled, and the scene is clear, and may, in fact, be serene; picture-perfect. Sharon Daniels, Forbes.com, 2 July 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 17 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

picture-perfect

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