to perfection

idiom

: in a way or to a degree that is exactly right
The steak was cooked to perfection.

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The menu has a wide range of classic cocktails, crafted to perfection by founder (and former model) Charles Schumann—there are also servers in white jackets, high ceilings, and marble everywhere. Lea Dlugosch, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025 The limited menu is curated to perfection and has staple dishes with local meats, such as the Carolina Mountain Trout and the Open Range Meatloaf. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 July 2025 Salt and freshly ground black pepper ensure this Spanish rice is seasoned to perfection. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2025 His talents were utilised to perfection last season — Forest were set up unashamedly as a counter-attacking team by coach Nuno Espirito Santo and his staff, soaking up pressure and playing on the break. Steve Madeley, New York Times, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for to perfection

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“To perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20perfection. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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