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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
Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
What does a perfect bracket look like after three weeks of play?
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Make sure to perfect the hinging motion from your hips before attempting this exercise.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
And whether your trip focuses on scoping out the restaurant scene, the year-round lineup of cultural events, or how to make the most of this iconic American landscape, there’s always a new way to find your very own perfect Miami experience.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
What does a perfect bracket look like after three weeks of play?
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
Whether walking the runway in avant-garde looks or perfecting model-off-duty moments, great style runs in the family.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Make sure to perfect the hinging motion from your hips before attempting this exercise.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
Adjective
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The breezy hem is ideal for sliding over winter boots or wearing with thick socks.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, some hard-drive bags that are suited to house hard drives of varying sizes and manufacturers may not always offer an ideal fit.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Foden has improved the defensive side of his game to the point that Guardiola trusts him to play a more complete role in the centre of the pitch, but going with such a fluid line-up does risk exposing City on the counter.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And no list of holiday musts is complete without Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, one of the earliest creations of the beloved production company.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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McKenzie and Sebastian's decision to embrace the unexpected made their wedding even better when an opposite reaction to the rain could have ruined the whole celebration.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Much like the 2020-2025 advice, which encouraged making half your grains whole, the new guidelines recommend two to four servings per day of fiber-rich whole grains.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reed recently finished his seventh season with the Panthers, resulting in his fewest wins yet with a 4-7 record.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Clippers were up 85-81 late in the third before the Knicks finished strong to take a 90-87 edge to the fourth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Carolina Panthers’ defense improved in almost every major statistical category from 2024 to 2025.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tapascott said everything improves when weight drops, from acceleration to braking and efficiency.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Jennings, in contrast, was nearly flawless for the first two quarters.—
Kyle Kensing,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Jan. 2026
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Her dark hair was swept back into a flawless chic bun.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Since a steamy cup of hot cocoa by your in-room fireplace is an absolute must, coffee bar stations are stocked with an assortment of artisan mixes by Sorrento, along with herbal teas and coffee.—
Jennie Nunn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Visitors can spend their entire trip switching off between the two, but be sure to take some time to explore the rocky cove beaches called calas that have made Costa Blanca famous.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The knife was recovered at the scene, and the entire incident was captured on officers’ body cameras, police said.—
Alexandra Koch , Michael Ruiz , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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