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picture-perfect

adjective

pic·​ture-per·​fect
ˈpik-chər-ˈpər-fikt
: 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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Katy Perry is done pretending everything’s picture-perfect. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025 The Solenne is a picture-perfect vacation spot for two, with a king-size floating bed that ensures no one is fighting for space. Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025 The city draws millions of visitors annually who come here for its carnival, picture-perfect beaches, and sights, but Barros recommends slowing down and not rushing through it. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025 The location, famously used for both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, served as a picture-perfect setting for the couple’s big day. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 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 28 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

picture-perfect

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