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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 simple
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
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
The makeup is just perfect, and nothing is out of place.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 May 2025
Mark Story, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2025
And yet, for a certain kind of red carpet regular, the Met Gala is less about perfecting a signature look than an opportunity to walk the line between whimsical and dramatic.
—Sophie Schulte-Hillen, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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Adjective
These antibacterial wipes are perfect for quick cleanups when sanitizer alone doesn’t cut it.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
The makeup is just perfect, and nothing is out of place.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 May 2025
Verb
In part, that owes to the formula NBC Sports has perfected for presenting the Derby.
—Mark Story, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2025
And yet, for a certain kind of red carpet regular, the Met Gala is less about perfecting a signature look than an opportunity to walk the line between whimsical and dramatic.
—Sophie Schulte-Hillen, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
Adjective
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The styles are ideal for those who want to seamlessly merge their indoor style alfresco.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2025
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This speaker is ideal for kitchens or bedrooms to enjoy casual music listening, employ smart home voice control, and set daily alarms.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Experts say these are all the benefits of this simple exercise Is Zone 2 cardio best for fat loss?—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Style them with a simple tank for a casual day out, or add a blazer and ballet flats for a more polished airport look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Activities include: Farm Tours: Have fun with the whole family and take a hands-on tour of the Hōkūala farm.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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This year is turning into quite a headache not only for 818 Tequila, but for the whole industry.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The department conducts an annual review of each state, and a more intensive one that’s supposed to be completed roughly every five years.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2025
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Participating organisations were asked to invite employees to complete this survey, but few actually did.—
Andrew Mawson,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The program seeks to tackle the issue through nutrition, physical activity, cutting back on medications and improving food and drug quality and safety.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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In the offseason, the club did little to improve its offense outside of signing utilityman Donovan Solano and bringing back infielder Jorge Polanco.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Even though the interior usually remains hidden (the chassis isn't a transparent-sided wonder), Falcon's cable management is flawless.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2025
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Opt for this Laura Geller powder foundation to keep your skin matte and flawless on hot and sticky days.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The layers of fealty, love and the grinding terror of war are absolute perfection.—
Caitlin Starling,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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The company’s long-term target is to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2050, based on a 2022 baseline.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Around 5,000 buildings were destroyed in St. Louis alone, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said in a post on X. Buildings and cars were destroyed, homes are missing entire walls and upper levels of houses and buildings are gone, photos of the disaster show.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Leaning into a freedom or pollinator lawn does not mean digging up one’s entire lawn and reseeding it although that is one option.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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