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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
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The original phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison in 1877, but Emile Berliner perfected the disc-playing gramophone in the 1890s.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
There's no question that Wansack has perfected his curly routine (the proof is in his videos), but the ritual represents his commitment to challenging toxic masculinity.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
That roller-coaster ride was perfected on Apollo 8, and was used successfully on each of the other eight lunar missions that followed.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Asked about potentially banning the style of QB sneak perfected (to an extent) by the Philadelphia Eagles, those who participated in our anonymous annual survey were overwhelmingly pro-tush push.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Denim brand Ossou has practically perfected the naturalistic look with their array of earthy washes.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Lopez has perfected her look with big, cascading, voluminous waves.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Amidst it all, he's also perfected the fine art of fitting a week's wardrobe into a carry-on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Clearly, the brand has perfected the formula for creating handbags that marry style and function at a reasonable price.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The original phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison in 1877, but Emile Berliner perfected the disc-playing gramophone in the 1890s.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
There's no question that Wansack has perfected his curly routine (the proof is in his videos), but the ritual represents his commitment to challenging toxic masculinity.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
That roller-coaster ride was perfected on Apollo 8, and was used successfully on each of the other eight lunar missions that followed.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Asked about potentially banning the style of QB sneak perfected (to an extent) by the Philadelphia Eagles, those who participated in our anonymous annual survey were overwhelmingly pro-tush push.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Denim brand Ossou has practically perfected the naturalistic look with their array of earthy washes.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Lopez has perfected her look with big, cascading, voluminous waves.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Amidst it all, he's also perfected the fine art of fitting a week's wardrobe into a carry-on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 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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While victory over Kairat on Wednesday completed a perfect Champions League league phase campaign in which Arsenal won eight from eight, recent performances in the Premier League have made everyone around the North London club edgy.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors decided not to charge her with a misdemeanor, noting Durand completed forty hours of community service and a theft awareness class.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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LeBron James scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half as Los Angeles improved to 3-1 on an eight-game trip.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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An indicator of overall loan demand improved for a second quarter but remained far below its level in late 2024, according to a separate survey of banks.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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She is survived by her husband, production designer Bo Welch, and her grown sons, Matthew and Luke.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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While that 2022 formula was in more tinted sunscreen territory, this new hero is more grown up—sophisticated in both its offering and finish.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The prose looks polished, charts look clean, and a single percentage point buried in the model quietly pushes the decision in a different direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Like Coleman, Boston’s size (6-4, 210) and physicality enable him to win more than his fair share of jump balls, but the Huskie wideout is also a polished route-runner, especially on slants and comebacks.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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But Manning finished his career with an 117-117 overall record with the Giants, eventually replaced by Daniel Jones, whom the team drafted to be the next great franchise quarterback.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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After the canals were finished, many settled in Mexicali and started restaurants and other small businesses in La Chinesca (Chinatown).—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The deciduous saucer magnolia’s floral display is enhanced by the fact that flowering takes place when the tree is still leafless.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Updated for the first time since 1997, the new version promises 36-hour wear, enhanced skin care benefits and offers 70 shades.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With their high linen content, the sheets exuded no mustiness, only the faint sweet smell of aged paper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The protagonist, a middle-aged woman loyal to Stalin’s Communist Party, loses her mind trying to make sense of her son’s arrest.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Perfected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfected. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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