to perfection

phrase

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

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On weekdays, traditional breakfast fare is served here and cooked to perfection, while weekends feature an expansive buffet. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026 In the Polaroid, Young’s hair is done up and her makeup is set with her nails polished to perfection. — Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026 Her go-to pair is from Mother, a straight-leg style called the Reifler that she’s worn in to perfection. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 LaBranche did his job to perfection Saturday as the Warriors rushed for 456 yards. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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