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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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
This family-run institution, established in 1896 and now in its fourth generation, has been perfecting the art of pork for over a century.
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Jenn Rice, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Chanel, Hermès, The Row, Brunello Cucinelli and Loro Piana have been perfecting this garment for seasons now.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
While she’s known for perfecting the art of the lip balm and on-point nail colors, her scent rotation is pretty impressive, too.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Mar. 2026
Duran, so focused on perfecting his own techniques, can forget to simplify things.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The Founders spent six years perfecting the balance between peace and war on the Great Seal.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu has spent the better part of two decades perfecting the art of the political escape.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The shareable e-bike isn’t a new idea, but Tenways comes close to perfecting it with the €1,999 (about $2,365) CGO Compact.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
From droppings-mimicking spiders in Borneo to a tiny gecko tucked under bark in India, these creatures have been quietly perfecting their disguises while science is only now catching up — one DNA barcode, one micro-CT scan at a time.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Jenn Rice, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Chanel, Hermès, The Row, Brunello Cucinelli and Loro Piana have been perfecting this garment for seasons now.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
While she’s known for perfecting the art of the lip balm and on-point nail colors, her scent rotation is pretty impressive, too.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Mar. 2026
Duran, so focused on perfecting his own techniques, can forget to simplify things.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The Founders spent six years perfecting the balance between peace and war on the Great Seal.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu has spent the better part of two decades perfecting the art of the political escape.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The shareable e-bike isn’t a new idea, but Tenways comes close to perfecting it with the €1,999 (about $2,365) CGO Compact.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
From droppings-mimicking spiders in Borneo to a tiny gecko tucked under bark in India, these creatures have been quietly perfecting their disguises while science is only now catching up — one DNA barcode, one micro-CT scan at a time.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfecting
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Most people want to read more, but actually finishing books is another story.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Scheffler has had success in Houston, finishing T2 in three of the last four Children's Opens.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The series will follow a brotherhood of stylish entrepreneurial men over 50 who share their expertise with men who need help elevating their looks, improving their physical and mental health and more.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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The firm said switching rates are improving to five-year highs.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Empress, based between Greenwich, Connecticut, and Paris, remained socially enmeshed in Europe’s royal circles, but Reza stayed in the United States, completing a degree at the University of Southern California, and then living a suburban existence in Potomac, Maryland.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Mission is contingent on successful certification of Starliner after completing Starliner-1.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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According to the county, the goals and objectives of the Ag Reserve include preserving agriculture, enhancing environmental resource value and open space, creating a functional, sustainable development pattern and minimizing costs to taxpayers.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Applications will load faster and files will be easier to move, enhancing your workspeed.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Perfecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfecting. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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