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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Evans fought off interference and a picture-perfect brainbuster from McDonagh to win the match with an OG Cutter. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Rather than trying to create a picture-perfect classroom around a specific theme, Miller began choosing pieces that simply made her smile. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Trade peak-season crowds for picture-perfect weather, easy-going vibes, and more favorable rates. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026 On a picture-perfect day on Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay, four small boats rock peacefully next to each other. Louisa Moller, CBS News, 5 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2026.

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picture-perfect

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