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
In the United States alone, hundreds of hobbyists design, build, and test new gun designs at a staggering rate, iterating off one anothers’ successes and often stress-testing designs by releasing them to online communities devoted to perfecting the art of the plastic gun.
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Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
After advancing through three rounds of auditions, rookie candidates participate in a training camp for several weeks starting in June, learning dozens of dance routines, perfecting technique, and, in some cases, altering their appearance to join the team.
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Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
My Grandmom, Jo Cochran, spent months perfecting the recipe.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
At the top of the list was Miral’s strategy of perfecting its theme park portfolio.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
And the craft Jim spent 50 years perfecting is now under existential threat.
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Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Chief Product Officer Stine Bauer Dahlberg said the team focused on perfecting the optical system, optimizing the camera for great close-up selfies.
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New Atlas,
10 June 2026
However, with Mercury in Cancer perfecting its square to Saturn in Aries, even the simplest conversations feel heavier than expected.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Days here naturally revolve around the water, from scouring the sand for shark teeth or perfecting your tan to kayaking through mangrove tunnels to searching for dolphins.
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Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
After advancing through three rounds of auditions, rookie candidates participate in a training camp for several weeks starting in June, learning dozens of dance routines, perfecting technique, and, in some cases, altering their appearance to join the team.
—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
My Grandmom, Jo Cochran, spent months perfecting the recipe.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
At the top of the list was Miral’s strategy of perfecting its theme park portfolio.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
And the craft Jim spent 50 years perfecting is now under existential threat.
—
Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Chief Product Officer Stine Bauer Dahlberg said the team focused on perfecting the optical system, optimizing the camera for great close-up selfies.
—
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
However, with Mercury in Cancer perfecting its square to Saturn in Aries, even the simplest conversations feel heavier than expected.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Days here naturally revolve around the water, from scouring the sand for shark teeth or perfecting your tan to kayaking through mangrove tunnels to searching for dolphins.
—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfecting
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But according to master distiller Brent Elliott, this cask finishing project started well before either of those things were a reality.
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Group placement is key — since the higher the finishing spot in the group, the more favorable the matchup (theoretically) in the next stage.
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.
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Crews successfully removed parts of the exterior wall, improving their ability to access interior fire areas and blast large volumes of water, the fire department said.
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Spain hasn’t scored a World Cup goal since Álvaro Morata’s in a 2-1 group stage loss to Japan in 2022, this despite completing 2,500 passes and taking 49 shots, according to the BBC.
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The actress, 40, posted the update — which featured a photo of herself smiling widely in a pink sports bra and matching jogging shorts after completing the KLM Norte Sur in Madrid on Sunday, June 21 — on Instagram.
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The product was first developed by a French company Sederma, as a non-hormonal, bust-enhancing ingredient.
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Today’s glow-enhancing products are far more sophisticated than the streaky, orange self-tanners that once dominated bathroom counters and beach vacations.
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“Perfecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfecting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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