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verb

past tense of perfect

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Recent Examples of perfected
Verb
George and Amal Clooney have perfected the art of the staycation. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 Elizabeth Minor, lead author of the more recent study, said the conflicting results reflected different testing methods, neither of which have been perfected. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Torque arrives early, with the bulk of the 406 lb-ft available from low engine speeds, and the SQ5 builds speed with the sort of effortless authority that expensive German machinery has perfected. New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026 Founded by Charles Tanqueray in London, the brand was built on a fearless pursuit of perfection — with over 300 versions created before the final London Dry expression was perfected. Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 But too many leaders still act as if the old order can somehow be salvaged or even perfected. Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Once perfected, this AI will essentially take over its own development, continuously building and improving its next version. Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Both Ava and Jade are part of the cohort of young—often teenage—married influencers who have gone viral in the last couple months by mimicking the content formula perfected by their tradwife forebears. Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026 Daunt is apprehensive about what this could mean for the individual bookstores’ management, which has been perfected since his arrival as CEO. Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfected
Adjective
  • Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • The residence offers a polished take on classic East Sac living, scaled perfectly to a two‑bedroom home that lives much larger than its square footage suggests.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Outputs arrive instantly, in polished language and with remarkable confidence.
    Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Taylor Farms has completed more than a dozen acquisitions or investments since 2011.
    Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Trump then argued that a massive renovation of the building can’t be completed without his fundraising – and recognition for it with his name on the building and grounds – even though Congress appropriated $257 million for the project.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Beijing’s endorsement of DeepSeek and Liang has also helped open doors and improved their access to marquee listings.
    Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Robinson’s ability to set the edge in the run game seems much improved.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The crowd skews toward couples and grown families in fleece, denim, and sneakers, here for quiet quality time or days packed with adventure.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Jacquees looks toward what’s next, reflecting the confidence and grown-man perspective behind his new era.
    Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Fjord, Cristian Mungiu’s legal thriller starring podcast favorite Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan; Hope, an action film starring Squid Game breakout Hoyeon; and Gentle Monster, led by an excellent Léa Seydoux.
    Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Servite 0-1 (62) The Friars lost to an excellent Centennial of Corona team, 41-21, in Rick Garretson’s first game as Servite’s head coach.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Rattlers finished 4-4 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play in 2025, just two seasons removed from winning the Celebration Bowl and a Black college football national championship.
    John Devine, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Bullock finished off her look with black strappy sandal heels and Jessica McCormack pendant necklaces.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Lala, which has since weakened into a tropical storm and is moving away from Hawaii, brought a remarkable two to three feet of rain to parts of the Big Island, where the steep terrain and mountains enhanced precipitation.
    Ben Noll, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2026
  • At West Ham, Fernandes enhanced his reputation as a player who can not only drive his team forward but also play a key role out of possession, defending on the front foot.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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“Perfected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfected. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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