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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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Every player, especially a starter, has a role that is most ideal for him and his teammates.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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If the site was to be pursued for a data center, the location’s proximity to fresh water is also ideal — data centers need cooling methods to prevent overheating, and Lake Michigan is a good source if used responsibly, Wilson said.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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Second, ensure the whole executive team fully buys into the idea and holds others accountable for implementation.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Which is not always easy, given that Bellingham is ultimately a player for dominant moments and sudden bursts rather than someone who controls whole games.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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This is fantastic for multitasking and can make the difference between finishing your workload and getting to it next shift.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Breslow mentioned more than once the need to add power to the lineup; the Red Sox finished the season 15th in the majors with 186 homers.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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As Gabriel improves and the rapport builds, Bond could turn into a fantasy WR4 given his ability.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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ClearSpace Plastic Storage Bins 6-Pack, $34 with Prime The Kardashians star’s famously flawless pantry is all thanks to her Amazon organizational hacks.—
Kyra Surgent,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Falcons, Texans, Jets, Seahawks Baker Mayfield was nearly flawless, completing 29 of 33 passes for 379 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions as the Bucs’ fourth-quarter magic continued.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
7 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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But every once in a while, someone shifts your entire perspective.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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There’s a bit too much fruit notes and kind of a younger whiskey feeling to WLW this year, although out of the context of the entire collection this is not a bad pour at all.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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