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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Chad Gable hit a German suplex on the apron on Penta and followed up with a picture-perfect moonsault to the outside. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026 As a gardener at Epcot, her duties consisted of ensuring every plant was picture-perfect, every day. Wuft News, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 The artsy neighborhood is known for welcoming people and pups at many of the wineries, breweries and cafes, and the murals throughout make for picture-perfect vacation memories. Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026 When people imagine a bustling, picture-perfect family, the image that usually comes to mind looks something straight out of a ‘90s sitcom. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 25 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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picture-perfect

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