1
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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as in matured
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as in completed
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Recent Examples of perfected
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Chain operators dominate stalls once run by families, and many dishes are perfected for efficiency rather than charm or character.
—Clarissa Wei, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Apple has since perfected its own M-series chips, and is unlikely to switch back.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Her daily tasks like curating displays and visuals for Norrgatan influenced and perfected her talent for conceiving strong storytelling and communication that can cut through the noise.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Her new cookbook Sally’s Baking 101 is packed with foundation-building recipes she’s perfected over the years—like strawberry oat bars.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The Eagles have perfected the play, but there is video evidence pointing to players jumping offside to ensure the play is successful.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The priest’s denunciations of violence against the New World’s darker people perfected a polemical style based not on revelation or appeals to authority but the power of personal witness.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Tagovailoa seemingly perfected the short-yardage pass all night.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Gun speeds fracture repair but needs faster degradation With the bone-healing pellets perfected, Lee’s team moved to animal trials, testing the device on rabbits with broken femurs.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Chain operators dominate stalls once run by families, and many dishes are perfected for efficiency rather than charm or character.
—Clarissa Wei, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Apple has since perfected its own M-series chips, and is unlikely to switch back.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Her daily tasks like curating displays and visuals for Norrgatan influenced and perfected her talent for conceiving strong storytelling and communication that can cut through the noise.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Her new cookbook Sally’s Baking 101 is packed with foundation-building recipes she’s perfected over the years—like strawberry oat bars.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The Eagles have perfected the play, but there is video evidence pointing to players jumping offside to ensure the play is successful.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The priest’s denunciations of violence against the New World’s darker people perfected a polemical style based not on revelation or appeals to authority but the power of personal witness.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Tagovailoa seemingly perfected the short-yardage pass all night.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfected
Verb
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That list was filtered to 1,015 firms, and the finalists completed surveys to verify key details.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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For the Bears offense, that completed what went into the books as an astounding eight-play, minus-1-yard field goal drive.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Follow-up data shows the majority of patients who underwent the surgery had improved quality of life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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When the season was lengthened to include October and November, the hunting improved dramatically.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the Instagram video, Swift directed her Showgirl persona while sporting an oversized blazer, a black tank top, and crossover waist wide-leg jeans — three polished staples that are so smart to have on hand for fall.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The bestselling mule also got some colorful updates in polished patent.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thomas finished just shy of a triple-double, contributing 15 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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Hamblin served the blended three-year-old rye finished in toasted barrel, which had a smooth, almost vanilla taste.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But, if anything, the proximity has only enhanced the berry appetites of their boys, who tend to eat their favorite snack straight off the vine.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
3 Oct. 2025
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Besides a brand-new design, the cards also have enhanced anti-counterfeit protections.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The combination of whimsy and vulnerability necessary for a grown adult to commit to a public game of dress up with an outfit inevitably revealing a glimpse into their spirit is endlessly charming.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Beaver Creek delivers for both kids and grown-ups.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bader was excellent early Saturday, notching a sacrifice fly to drive in Realmuto and hustling to right-center for a diving catch in the fifth.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Both are excellent places for birding, boating, fishing, hiking, and finding a little peace and quiet.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Set in Glasgow, the film follows middle-aged comedian and recovering alcoholic Ben and his estranged daughter Lucy, a troubled art student, who is falling into the same patterns of addiction.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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The kids—boys, aged ten and thirteen—requested Shirley Temples.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Perfected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfected. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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