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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
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
Moncler has perfected the art of total immersion.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Popularized and virtually perfected by the Philadelphia Eagles, the tush push is a short-yardage play in which two offensive players line up behind the quarterback and push him forward once the ball is snapped.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
The Portuguese have perfected the art of catching and cooking fish.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
The song, which will officially come out with the rest of the 10-track album on April 24, is the sort of taut, electrifying blend of rock-for-the-sake-of-rock, Seventies-era glitter metal and power pop that Dave Grohl and company have perfected in recent decades.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Honed and perfected by decades of cooking, entertaining, and teaching, these are 10 of Martha’s favorite recipes.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Below, discover the shirting brands that have perfected the silhouette—and deserve a permanent place in your wardrobe rotation.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Moncler has perfected the art of total immersion.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Popularized and virtually perfected by the Philadelphia Eagles, the tush push is a short-yardage play in which two offensive players line up behind the quarterback and push him forward once the ball is snapped.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
The Portuguese have perfected the art of catching and cooking fish.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
The song, which will officially come out with the rest of the 10-track album on April 24, is the sort of taut, electrifying blend of rock-for-the-sake-of-rock, Seventies-era glitter metal and power pop that Dave Grohl and company have perfected in recent decades.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Honed and perfected by decades of cooking, entertaining, and teaching, these are 10 of Martha’s favorite recipes.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Below, discover the shirting brands that have perfected the silhouette—and deserve a permanent place in your wardrobe rotation.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Feb. 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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The rematch against Nashville will be the first time Inter Miami plays in front of its home fans this season, as the team is playing its first five games on the road to allow for construction to be completed on Nu Stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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After the final design is completed and funding is secured, construction could begin as early as 2030.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Palomar College, meanwhile, improved to 16-1 in junior college play.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Waybourn said jail conditions have improved dramatically since new jail administrator Shannon Herklotz arrived in January because of a more proactive approach to health care.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This man is married with grown children.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sussman now is remarried with grown children.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ortega styled the Carmen Bag with a polished evening ensemble at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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When combined in a single shoe, the style strikes a nice balance that looks cool but polished.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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White and the other activists finished their speeches and then began a cacerolazo — a type of Latin American protest where people clang pots and pans.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Italy’s win on Wednesday delivered a knockout blow to Mexico, which finished 2-2.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Secure the precious metal properly Private vault facilities for gold storage offer enhanced features such as advanced security measures and comprehensive insurance coverage specifically designed for precious metals.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 and older, or have another qualifying disability.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Her biographer, Mark Oppenheimer, is a middle-aged father of five.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Perfected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfected. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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