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as in matured
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as in completed
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as in finished
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 improved
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 perfected
Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Burberry, in particular, has long perfected the classic car coat, delivering a timeless version that remains relevant season after season.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
The rapid evolution of tree-climbing gear actually led to Open Ascent, which is pretty much a showcase of each competitor’s technical climbing system, perfected and personalized for their everyday work.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Then there’s Scheer, who perfected his Chinese while enrolled in the intensive Princeton in Beijing program in 2012.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
But as anyone who's visited Japan will tell you, the nation has absolutely perfected public transportation.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Matouk is another legacy brand that’s nearly perfected their approach to high-thread-count bedding with personalized touches.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across the region.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
What is striking, watching the episodes unspool, is the production rhythm Owens has perfected.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Star fortifications started in Italy, were perfected in France (especially by the prolific Vauban), and dominated the European military scene for the entire 17th and 18th centuries, giving Europe’s strategic cities and landscapes a distinctive architectural look.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Burberry, in particular, has long perfected the classic car coat, delivering a timeless version that remains relevant season after season.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
The rapid evolution of tree-climbing gear actually led to Open Ascent, which is pretty much a showcase of each competitor’s technical climbing system, perfected and personalized for their everyday work.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Then there’s Scheer, who perfected his Chinese while enrolled in the intensive Princeton in Beijing program in 2012.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
But as anyone who's visited Japan will tell you, the nation has absolutely perfected public transportation.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Matouk is another legacy brand that’s nearly perfected their approach to high-thread-count bedding with personalized touches.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across the region.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
What is striking, watching the episodes unspool, is the production rhythm Owens has perfected.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfected
Adjective
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Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Because if not for that potential off-ramp of failing in the play-in and stumbling into the lottery, then the possibility of even more of this — a best-of-seven opening-round playoff series against an opponent that Wednesday night completed a 4-0 regular-season sweep.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rockingham Speedway completed its remarkable revitalization and landed on the NASCAR schedule last spring.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mansfield improved to 8-12-1 overall and 4-3 in district while Legacy dropped to 18-6 and 5-2.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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My sleep schedule improved This was the earliest sign that things were changing.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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The exultation that broke out inside the courtroom as Moss embraced her grown daughter, who was 5 when Moss was incarcerated, soon reached Mabel Bassett Correctional Center.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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It wasn’t put together by grown adults.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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Service here is attentive and polished, but not pushy, and servers are happy to walk you through the cocktail menu and provide suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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At 249 pounds, this one, hewn from polished Verde marble, isn’t going anywhere.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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The four-time All-Star and two-time all-league guard finished seventh in NBA MVP voting in each of the last two seasons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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By the early summer, most of the bass have finished spawning in the shallows and have now pushed back to deeper water to find their summer haunts.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Yet in the 12 games since his return, despite initial rustiness, Flagg has enhanced his diverse talents, a clear indication Kidd’s early-season decision to play him at point guard was a beneficial litmus test.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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But advertising executives say that, thanks to enhanced targeting capabilities and new ad products, ad tiers have quietly become more lucrative than their ad-free counterparts.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even though the aged assurance technologies are flawed, whose fault is that?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
Oklahoman,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Perfected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfected. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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