to perfection
idiom
: in a way or to a degree that is exactly right
The steak was cooked to perfection.
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Roasted cauliflower, creamy Japanese eggplant, and hearty chickpeas form the base of this nourishing dish, all warmly spiced with garam masala and caramelized to perfection in a hot oven.
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Laura McLively, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Gia excitedly revealed her walk-in closets, which were organized to perfection.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commercial appeal were executed to perfection in what promises to be a must-have collection for our clients.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
One popular use is a classic Cream Cheese Frosting, which needs to be whipped to perfection.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
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Laura McLively, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Gia excitedly revealed her walk-in closets, which were organized to perfection.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commercial appeal were executed to perfection in what promises to be a must-have collection for our clients.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
One popular use is a classic Cream Cheese Frosting, which needs to be whipped to perfection.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2025.
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