picture-perfect

adjective

pic·​ture-per·​fect
ˈpik-chər-ˈpər-fikt
: 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 location, famously used for both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, served as a picture-perfect setting for the couple’s big day. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 Because, borrowing a trope from great family stage dramas (think Chekhov, Miller or even Wilson), whatever picture-perfect image of the Taylors is first shown to us will soon begin to crack. Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025 Not to mention, this time of year puts extra expectations to create picture-perfect holiday moments while managing mounting expenses can feel overwhelming. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Oct. 2025 Despite the less-than-picture-perfect result, Higgins hasn’t written the photo off entirely. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

picture-perfect

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