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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Addie and her younger sister, Charlie, were brought down to the field to meet Lansdell in what could only be described as a picture-perfect moment. Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 14 May 2026 Traveling through picture-perfect Adriatic scenes during a period of mourning, a son remembers his mother’s gift for life. Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026 These baby eggplants are a picture-perfect way to serve fresh veggies as a side (that's not another salad). Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026 Located on car-free Mackinac Island, which sits in Lake Huron, and open from late-April through October, this historic lakefront property recently underwent a major refresh and is a picture-perfect spot for making family memories. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 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 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

picture-perfect

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