to perfection

idiom

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

Examples of to perfection in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The constant fussing with pictures is a testament to our many addictions — to technology, to perfection, to control. Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024 The play was executed to perfection as Tang broke free from her defender, caught a pass near the basket and got fouled shooting a layup. Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2024 The quartet at the center of Steven Soderbergh’s ghost story Presence has refined their own particular brand of dysfunction to perfection. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2024 This restaurant and lounge proudly offers authentic Southern cuisine, meticulously seasoned to perfection. Jordyn Brown, Essence, 3 Jan. 2024 Her oversized textured light brown blazer was structured to perfection and featured a double breasted closure. Essence, 22 Mar. 2024 Royal’s instant version (microwaveable and bagged) cooks to perfection practically all on its own and stands apart from competitors for its clump-free texture. Grace McCarty, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024 And after all that liquid reduces and the short ribs have slowly cooked to perfection, you’re left with a sauce that just begs to blanket a bowl of mashed potatoes. Inés Anguiano, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2024 Imagine pouring your heart and soul into a project at work, sacrificing weekends, and fine-tuning every detail to perfection. Ebony Flake, Essence, 29 Jan. 2024

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“To perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20perfection. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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