How to Use perfectly in a Sentence

perfectly

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• The steak was perfectly cooked.
• That’s perfectly fine, and in some ways good for the sport.
  — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2022
• Don’t miss the perfectly clear milk punch, a drink that dates back to the early 1700s.
  — William Li, Town & Country, 9 June 2023
• There's a lot of steps that have to go perfectly right for all that to work.
  — CBS News, 2 June 2024
• The small, rounded pouch hangs perfectly on the leather belt.
  — Shelby Ying Hyde, harpersbazaar.com, 31 May 2023
• Greek myths seen through the eyes of the sea witch who entranced Odysseus — fit the bill perfectly.
  — John Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022
• The coffee is good and cheap, the eggs are always cooked perfectly.
  — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
• But the chicken was grilled nicely and the cheese was perfectly gooey.
  — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2024
• While the shirt may be too small for Evans, the piece of clothing fits Dodger perfectly, even with a massive tear in the back.
  — Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022
• Guide the router along a straightedge to ensure each dado is perfectly straight and square to the edge.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 24 Jan. 2023
• The light wash denim pants worn with this outfit paired perfectly with the fur footwear.
  — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024
• But at least one member of that unit is perfectly fine with that.
  — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2022
• The matzo balls that come straight from the box are fluffy, and perfectly salty, and just easier to make.
  — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
• The Ravens played the board perfectly here, sitting and letting a top talent fall to them.
  — Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2022
• Plus, the little mesh pocket on the front perfectly fits your phone.
  — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022
• The pie crust is perfectly golden brown and flaky, adding a nice texture to the smooth custard.
  — Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
• After hitting his tee shot 18 feet from the hole, Thomas perfectly judged the putt.
  — Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2025
• The sheer blue gown was filled with drama and draping that fit her perfectly.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Sep. 2023
• The dough was soft overall, but the corners were perfectly crispy to offer a nice crunch.
  — Martin Vassolo, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
• With the resurgence of the dance genre in recent years, Raven fits in perfectly while still standing all on its own.
  — Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Dec. 2023
• Just enough muscle to fill out a three piece suit perfectly.
  — Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 7 Apr. 2023
• Our over-easy egg was perfectly cooked, and the runny yolk added a creamy texture once it was pierced and ran over the rest of the sandwich.
  — cleveland, 5 Dec. 2022
• Hash brown potato crowns go in the air fryer and come out perfectly crisp.
  — Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
• Caramel Swirls Loewe’s brown acid-wash jeans pair perfectly with a simple dark brown sweater and flats.
  — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2024
• Bayard Rustin has emerged of late as a hero almost perfectly tuned to our time.
  — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
• Is there a movie genre more perfectly suited to the couch co-op treatment than the teen slasher?
  — Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
• If your child doesn’t want to swim anymore, that’s perfectly fine.
  — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 26 May 2022
• The love was gone, despite the sides pretending to be perfectly content for the kids.
  — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
• Crisp skin gives way to a perfectly rosy center, and the dish finds its soulmate in Chateau Elan’s reserve Merlot—a round and juicy red with just enough tannin to balance the duck’s richness.
  — Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
• Its hallmarks are leftover ham, tender spring veggies, and a buttery biscuit topping that turns perfectly golden in the oven.
  — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 May 2025