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as in ideal
being entirely without fault or flaw
a stunningly perfect performance—not the slightest mistake—won her the gold medal in women's figure skating
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as in complete
having no exceptions or restrictions
living in perfect happiness in the country
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as in whole
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
I have a perfect recollection of that conversation
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as in to complete
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 to improve
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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a perfect fit
perfect health
perfect condition
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Recent Examples of perfect
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 July 2025
Every great move leaves something behind; the goal isn’t to be perfect but committed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 July 2025
The bar at Willett Distillery opened in 2019 and is known for perfecting timeless classics such as a must-try Old Fashioned and for serving elevated small plates, such as its famous egg salad sandwich.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
This still isn’t perfect, but as AI models improve, the software that these amateur developers create will become increasingly complex and robust.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 July 2025
Every great move leaves something behind; the goal isn’t to be perfect but committed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
Dan Souza, the chief content officer for America's Test Kitchen, has shared tips for perfecting the recipe with Morning Edition.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 July 2025
The bar at Willett Distillery opened in 2019 and is known for perfecting timeless classics such as a must-try Old Fashioned and for serving elevated small plates, such as its famous egg salad sandwich.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
Adjective
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The situation simply wasn't ideal for the veteran passer.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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This 300 Mbps plan is ideal for light internet activities, such as checking email, browsing the web, casual gaming, using social media, or streaming TV.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Now, fans only need to wait until July 25 to get their hands on the complete EP.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Once complete, it is supposed to house up to 3,000 detainees a day at a cost of $450 million a year.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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With that insurance, you'll reportedly be covered for theft of the whole bike, theft of components and the cost of a total write-off.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Original price: $129.99 Clean your whole home, from carpets to wood floors, with a BLACK+DECKER cordless stick vacuum.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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It’s expected to cost $35 million and would be finished in January 2031.—
Chase Jordan
July 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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Hanna and Rebecca, who had just finished second grade, were among the girls staying at Camp Mystic, a beloved camp founded 99 years ago.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Built on the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip and 8GB of RAM as the Quest 3, the 3S boasts high-fidelity hand tracking, full-color passthrough and improved thermal efficiency.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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In the wake of three-point shooting forward Duncan Robinson’s decision to exercise the early-termination in his contract for next season to become an unrestricted free agent, the Miami Heat enters free agency with a bit of flexibility to improve its roster despite nearly having a full roster.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Talent - the big challenge Ensuring a safe, flawless passenger experience and delivering on the team’s strategic mission requires dedicated, experienced employees.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Joe Portlock/Getty Images However, since the start of the 2025 season, Norris has been overshadowed by Piastri, who has improved his race starts, leading to flawless qualifying and race performances.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Historical practice further refutes the idea that the president’s executive power is absolute.—
Steve Woolpert,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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This Week on Max: PCMag's Picks Sinners (July 4) What better way to celebrate America's birthday than with one of the absolute best films of the year?—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The entire vessel then caught fire and was burning for some time.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Or harvest the fruits after the entire vine dies at the end of the season.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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