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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And South America is emerging as a popular option, offering not only picture-perfect beaches, historical sites, and a variety of cultures and lifestyles but also a more affordable cost of living, quality healthcare, and established expat communities to ease the transition. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026 What was supposed to be the final day of a picture-perfect vacation quickly turned into a nightmare for one Pittsburgh-area family when a hazard in a resort pool caused a devastating injury to their young daughter. Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 Relaxed Landscape Design Many gardeners have replaced their picture-perfect landscapes with natural designs that celebrate native plants and wildlife—a theme the Flower Show celebrated in abundance this year. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026 However, these picture-perfect images are often dismissed as advertisements that ignore the far less glamorous issues in the destination, including human rights abuses. Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2026.

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picture-perfect

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