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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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a perfect fit
perfect health
perfect condition
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Recent Examples of perfect
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 July 2025
Every great move leaves something behind; the goal isn’t to be perfect but committed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The Illusion of Effectiveness: Why Feel-Good Training Fails The leadership development industry has perfected the art of creating development programs that feel successful without actually producing effective leaders.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
This still isn’t perfect, but as AI models improve, the software that these amateur developers create will become increasingly complex and robust.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 July 2025
Every great move leaves something behind; the goal isn’t to be perfect but committed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
There’s even a olive oil lemon cake with blueberries, a specialty De Sa Martins, who grew up in Venezuela, perfected as executive pastry chef at Stubborn Seed that’s also served at Ford’s restaurant Salt & Ash in the Florida Keys.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The Illusion of Effectiveness: Why Feel-Good Training Fails The leadership development industry has perfected the art of creating development programs that feel successful without actually producing effective leaders.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
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Future threats to Uruguayan waterfowl conservation notwithstanding, for our group of American bird hunters, another clear-cool afternoon proves ideal to visit the edge of a grove of eucalyptus, a favorite roost for nearly unfathomable numbers of doves.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The Finn is keen on a full-time seat with one of the teams on the grid, but with a competitive driver market, Cadillac looked to be ideal way to get back.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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To maintain growth, the company expanded the platform into a complete business admin service while also taking a risk on expanding to the U.S.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The upshot is that means better paper compatibility, since the pages don't have to make a complete turn.—
Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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The whole point of the ESA is to help species recover to the point where they’re no longer endangered.—
Christine Peterson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
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What really gives the whole experience its character, though, is the room itself.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Of course, 2019 was a long time ago, and last year was the first time he’s finished a season above .904 since then.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Once the underground construction is finished, the Huayanli complex will be carefully returned to its original spot, fully restored and preserved, now sitting atop a modern underground facility.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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True innovation involves measurable outcomes, not just activity—scaling solutions, improving efficiency or creating value for users.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In the wake of three-point shooting forward Duncan Robinson’s decision to exercise the early-termination in his contract for next season to become an unrestricted free agent, the Miami Heat enters free agency with a bit of flexibility to improve its roster despite nearly having a full roster.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Talent - the big challenge Ensuring a safe, flawless passenger experience and delivering on the team’s strategic mission requires dedicated, experienced employees.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Joe Portlock/Getty Images However, since the start of the 2025 season, Norris has been overshadowed by Piastri, who has improved his race starts, leading to flawless qualifying and race performances.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Historical practice further refutes the idea that the president’s executive power is absolute.—
Steve Woolpert,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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This Week on Max: PCMag's Picks Sinners (July 4) What better way to celebrate America's birthday than with one of the absolute best films of the year?—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2025
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Or harvest the fruits after the entire vine dies at the end of the season.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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American Civil Liberties Union attorney Rebecca Sheff says the federal government is testing a more punitive approach to border enforcement with the new military zones and worries it will be expanded across the entire border.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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