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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
Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The pair has perfected Method dressing, which sees an actor select their red-carpet outfits based on the themes of their film.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
Jaafar, 29, stars in the film as the titular singer, and Prince said his cousin and Michael's nephew perfected the resemblance.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
In a season where much of the discourse at the top of English football has been about the return of direct football, one club in the country’s fourth tier have seemingly perfected the art form.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
But Senate Democrats in recent months have perfected the strategy of pointlessly running this tactic into the ground.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
But Senate Democrats in recent months have perfected the strategy of pointlessly running this tactic into the ground.
—Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
They’ve been perfected over many afternoons spanning countless years.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The capability to recover and reuse boosters is one competitor SpaceX has also long perfected with its 230-foot Falcon 9 – the most active rocket in the world.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Chicago burns at the time when the machinery to produce brick is perfected.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The pair has perfected Method dressing, which sees an actor select their red-carpet outfits based on the themes of their film.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
Jaafar, 29, stars in the film as the titular singer, and Prince said his cousin and Michael's nephew perfected the resemblance.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
In a season where much of the discourse at the top of English football has been about the return of direct football, one club in the country’s fourth tier have seemingly perfected the art form.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
But Senate Democrats in recent months have perfected the strategy of pointlessly running this tactic into the ground.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
But Senate Democrats in recent months have perfected the strategy of pointlessly running this tactic into the ground.
—Las Vegas Review-Journal, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
They’ve been perfected over many afternoons spanning countless years.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The capability to recover and reuse boosters is one competitor SpaceX has also long perfected with its 230-foot Falcon 9 – the most active rocket in the world.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Apr. 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
Verb
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The board approved more than $12,000 in expenses for travel that was completed nine months ago.—
Jeff Abell,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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In 1993, Frenchman Bruno Peyron completed the first successful Jules Verne circumnavigation in 79 days, six hours, 15 minutes.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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As a senior, the new-and-improved Maloney earned first-team All-Dade honors, leading the 2015 Explorers to a 13-2 record and the Class 8A state semifinals.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine’s offensive capabilities have also improved, with the Defense Ministry saying Tuesday that the country’s forces have more than doubled the range of their deep-strike capabilities since Russia’s February 2022 invasion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ted meets Jane At the peak of his career, Ted Turner — twice divorced with five grown children — began dating actress Jane Fonda in 1989.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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My grandmother, now in her early 80s, was a grown woman by the time Freedom Summer came to her hometown of Greenwood, Mississippi, and was a mother by the time of the Voting Rights Act.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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This approach allows other design elements, like furniture and decor, to stand out while maintaining a harmonious and polished aesthetic.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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In Mayfair, amid art galleries, private clubs, and five-star addresses, a new ritual is playing out behind noren curtains and polished doors.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The movie, which literally just finished post-production, arrived on tracking this morning.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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The Barons finished 25-8 last season, losing in the CIF San Diego Section Open Division championship game to rival Mater Dei Catholic 6-1, then falling to the Crusaders again, 5-4, in the SoCal Regional semifinals.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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This sprawling resort has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation over the last 10-plus years, work that has refreshed rooms and the lobby, added a coffee shop, and enhanced wellness perks.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Additionally, the trails running through and around the outer edge of the forest will be enhanced to improve accessibility.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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In some cases, those were made using antique books and aged paper to better mimic the look of archival documentation before being attached to the works themselves.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The hamburguesa aplastada, however, a fantastically fatty smash burger with two patties of dry-aged Prime beef and chorizo, began with a backyard burger and boyhood promise.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Perfected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfected. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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