1
: rightly or properly performed
2
: cooked thoroughly
a well-done steak
Examples of well-done in a Sentence
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Cena’s most recent SmackDown promo about his own peers who couldn’t let go of the wrestling business was poignant and well-done.
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Cargo room is plentiful and seating is well-done for four.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
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With the accusations coming to light, many fans have pointed out that Blake Lively might have gotten a nose job—one that might be the most well-done in Hollywood.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025
Not only was Loki’s fate holding the timelines together incredibly well-done (and cleverly—almost miraculously—tied back to the first Captain America movie) the rest of the characters also had such satisfying endings.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The dancers don’t show up until 28 minutes in, and are used sparingly, but the choreography is well-done and really adds dynamics.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Pro tip: Always ask for the hashbrowns well-done, or Scattered.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024
Known for its crispy edges, the smashburger is a technique that puts ground beef on a hot grill for a healthy sear that yields a browned (albeit well-done) patty built for cheese and special sauce.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 July 2024
Medium here, a well-done over there, suddenly even the biggest grill seems to have too many hot spots (or not enough), and managing flare-ups starts to seem like a job better left to the fire department.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 June 2024
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Cargo room is plentiful and seating is well-done for four.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
Related: See All the New Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively’s Texts & Emails—Including the One That References Taylor Swift
With the accusations coming to light, many fans have pointed out that Blake Lively might have gotten a nose job—one that might be the most well-done in Hollywood.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025
Not only was Loki’s fate holding the timelines together incredibly well-done (and cleverly—almost miraculously—tied back to the first Captain America movie) the rest of the characters also had such satisfying endings.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The dancers don’t show up until 28 minutes in, and are used sparingly, but the choreography is well-done and really adds dynamics.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Pro tip: Always ask for the hashbrowns well-done, or Scattered.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024
Known for its crispy edges, the smashburger is a technique that puts ground beef on a hot grill for a healthy sear that yields a browned (albeit well-done) patty built for cheese and special sauce.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 July 2024
Medium here, a well-done over there, suddenly even the biggest grill seems to have too many hot spots (or not enough), and managing flare-ups starts to seem like a job better left to the fire department.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 June 2024
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“Well-done.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-done. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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