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as in ideal
being entirely without fault or flaw
a stunningly perfect performance—not the slightest mistake—won her the gold medal in women's figure skating
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as in complete
having no exceptions or restrictions
living in perfect happiness in the country
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as in whole
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
I have a perfect recollection of that conversation
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as in to complete
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
perfected the arrangements for their long-awaited European vacation
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as in to improve
to make better
an art teacher who seems to believe that you can always perfect a painting with some additional brush strokes
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Recent Examples of perfect
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
The Purdies will lose their minds over the ring—there couldn’t be a more perfect museum showpiece.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Bachik has stressed the importance of nail prep in his manicures—especially at Lopez’s turnover rate—and always uses Tweezerman tools to perfect his canvas.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Our perfect Tom manages not to be so perfect while trying to make a perfect dragon tail with perfect flavors from his perfect time living in Hong Kong, which is what?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
The Purdies will lose their minds over the ring—there couldn’t be a more perfect museum showpiece.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Kidmi Clogs Clogs are having their moment, and this pair perfects the balance of cozy and chic.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Bachik has stressed the importance of nail prep in his manicures—especially at Lopez’s turnover rate—and always uses Tweezerman tools to perfect his canvas.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
Adjective
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These vehicles are ideal for handling the many situations that THP officers encounter on the job.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Tips for Making the Most of Your Dishwasher Making efficient use of your dishwasher might start with choosing an ideal energy-saving time, but other strategies can help, too.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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As one of the Foundation’s top executives, Gatlin managed its daily operations, oversaw fundraising activities and had complete control over spending.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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It was considered immoral to lie and the whole point of writing things down back then was to increase morality and improve society, so there really is no didactic history of forgery.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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But even at the time, officials acknowledged students still wouldn’t be able to navigate the whole building.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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How to Watch Italy vs Israel There’s a lot on the line as Italy hosts Israel in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with the home team still in contention to finish first in UEFA Group I.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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There's no comic relief or light moments to take you away from the tough topics, which makes Guadagnino's piece stick with you long after the credits have finished rolling.—
Rachel Choy,
Refinery29,
14 Oct. 2025
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Key Takeaways Drinking carrot and ginger juice daily may improve digestion, immunity, skin health, and heart function.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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The pose can help improve your circulation, which can decrease swelling and inflammation, Robert Saper, an integrative medicine physician at the Cleveland Clinic, told the hospital’s blog in 2021.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The 403-foot-tall (124-meter) vehicle lifted off from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas and completed a flawless mission.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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The dual-sided mirror comes with flattering lighting for flawless makeup application, and its compact size is just right for a vanity or bathroom counter that could use some serious tidying.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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Third, Netanyahu's insistence on resuming fighting in Gaza to achieve absolute victory was never practical, as the United States learned in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and Israel in the West Bank.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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This year's trade deadline was an absolute bloodbath, as the Twins cut ties with 11 players in two days.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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In a matter of hours, the pillars of an entire system of repression had not simply collapsed.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The performance, and the entire show at the Flicker Bar, will be released as part of the Drive-By Truckers’ forthcoming reissue of Decoration Day.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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