to perfection
idiom
: in a way or to a degree that is exactly right
The steak was cooked to perfection.
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Whether sliced into matchsticks and dipped into hummus, roasted to perfection, or shredded into an irresistible carrot cake, carrots are one of the most popular vegetables—and one of the most nutrient-dense, to boot.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Sparkling Matcha Lemonade Mostly lemonade with a hint of matcha, sweetened to perfection.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025
The venue was filled with lasers as the group hit the song’s choreo to perfection.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2025
At the end, Crewe & Co. opt to go for the game-winning two-point conversion with a trick play executed to perfection.
—Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 28 July 2025
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Sparkling Matcha Lemonade Mostly lemonade with a hint of matcha, sweetened to perfection.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025
The venue was filled with lasers as the group hit the song’s choreo to perfection.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2025
At the end, Crewe & Co. opt to go for the game-winning two-point conversion with a trick play executed to perfection.
—Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 28 July 2025
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“To perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20perfection. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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