1
as in finishing
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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2
as in improving
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 perfecting
The decision not only mitigated against jet lag but allowed players to spend the first week on the course, perfecting their pairing strategies, rather than cramming too much time into the days immediately before play started, where media commitments are at their height.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The restaurant existed as a pop-up over the past year while the owners were readying the space and perfecting their recipes.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
While glass has potential, perfecting the printing process has been a hurdle.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Commercial brands have spent years perfecting their recipes and honing their techniques, using specialized equipment and quality control measures that can be difficult to replicate at home.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Laelia Though the Casa Natima team comes from a fourth-generation family of agave growers, Laelia is its very first independent brand, a dream come true after years of work and perfecting the craft.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Galloway says Vanguard is three to five years away from perfecting the system.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The company is also developing smart glasses similar to Meta’s Ray-Bans as an interim solution while perfecting true AR technology.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Mary Sue’s is still perfecting its Nashville hot sauce and mac and cheese.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The restaurant existed as a pop-up over the past year while the owners were readying the space and perfecting their recipes.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
While glass has potential, perfecting the printing process has been a hurdle.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Commercial brands have spent years perfecting their recipes and honing their techniques, using specialized equipment and quality control measures that can be difficult to replicate at home.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Laelia Though the Casa Natima team comes from a fourth-generation family of agave growers, Laelia is its very first independent brand, a dream come true after years of work and perfecting the craft.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Galloway says Vanguard is three to five years away from perfecting the system.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The company is also developing smart glasses similar to Meta’s Ray-Bans as an interim solution while perfecting true AR technology.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Mary Sue’s is still perfecting its Nashville hot sauce and mac and cheese.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfecting
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To watch Lipe-Smith’s Caroline cuddle in bed watching TV on her iPad, or bopping around to JoJo Siwa, or pensively finishing a Popsicle while sitting beside her grandmother at a museum, is to have the sheer malevolence of our current administration and its adherents thrown into sharp relief.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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His specific traits, such as leadership and tackling, are difficult to measure but fit exactly what the Rams needed this offseason as a finishing piece to their front seven.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The concept is raising concerns that the bloc is still too slow in improving its deterrence options, however.—
Silvia Amaro,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Needham analyst Tom Nikic said that while top-line trends were improving, there were still some pain points, including incremental tariff headwinds.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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UConn’s Joe Fagnano, a seventh-year collegiate quarterback, carved up FIU’s secondary, completing 22 of 28 passes for 355 yards, four TDs and no interceptions.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Philadelphia Union’s 1-0 win over New York City on Saturday secured the club the MLS Supporters’ Shield title for the second time in the franchise’s history, completing an impressive turnaround under coach Bradley Carnell.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Matcha has higher concentrations of theanine and catechins, enhancing its brain-boosting potential.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition, with support from Michael Kors, WFP will be able to equip 30 schools with solar panels, upgraded kitchens and improved classrooms, enhancing the learning environments for more than 3,000 students.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Perfecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfecting. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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