picture-perfect

adjective

pic·​ture-perfect
: 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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The first came after a picture-perfect, nearly eight-minute drive by the Jets in the first quarter, when Jack Jones punched the ball out of the hands of Allen to save a score at the goal line. The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025 At the end of the day, this isn’t picture-perfect for me. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025 Dramatic limestone cliffs ensure picture-perfect views at every turn, and, even in the height of summer, sweeping beaches ensure there's room for everyone on the sand. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025 Shaun admitted the world saw a picture-perfect Hollywood couple, but the reality at home was drastically different. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

picture-perfect

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