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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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
The Miami Hurricanes put together a solid all-around win over the Stanford Cardinal last week, using a nearly perfect second half to pull away in a 42-7 win.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Groundhog Audio is still perfecting its pedal and hopes to begin shipping the OnePedal in March 2026.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Tender lemony layers live in perfect harmony with strawberry-lemonade jam filling and strawberry frosting.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
The Miami Hurricanes put together a solid all-around win over the Stanford Cardinal last week, using a nearly perfect second half to pull away in a 42-7 win.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
For years, candy shops have been perfecting their craft to create the best sugary treats for every type of candy lover.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Groundhog Audio is still perfecting its pedal and hopes to begin shipping the OnePedal in March 2026.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
Adjective
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Lee Legendary 23-Inch Capri Jean How would Napier describe her ideal fall outfit formula?—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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With 180 years of history and a facility built with the flexible wood floors ideal for shuttle looms, Mount Vernon Mills is uniquely positioned to handle the production.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Yamamoto is also the first pitcher since Curt Schilling to throw consecutive complete games in a postseason.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps one of the most complete.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Never got in trouble at all his whole life.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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The version of events found primarily in the Iliad and the Odyssey, the Homeric epics that narrate the war and its aftermath, respectively, serves as a template for how many people continue to imagine war, honor, heroism, and a whole set of related issues to this day.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As a result, the Miss Universe Organization revoked her title for breaching contractual obligations by competing in another external pageant before finishing her reign.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Buff the area with a clean, dry cloth to finish.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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This helps improve posture and stability, according to the brand, though the sneakers have an ergonomic insole that provides arch support, too.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The report calls on leaders to focus on green solutions that can also improve health outcomes, and warns that political backsliding on climate commitments will only cause more harm.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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On a sunny, clear morning, a group of elderly men sit outside a small local market under the flawless blue sky.—
Sarah McCammon,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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Then Vettel, flawless all day, caught a damp patch and slid wide.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Following a few months of absolute chaos, as Nuno Espirito Santo talked himself out of a job and was replaced by Ange Postecoglou — a man with a footballing ethos that could not have been more different — Dyche is very much needed, as a steady hand on the tiller.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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But honestly, the last three months of rehearsals, getting to know each other, have been an absolute joy for everyone involved.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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This entire swap would have been a disaster of massive proportions had those two not remained chained together.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hawkins has portrayed Atwater throughout the show’s entire run.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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