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
As lead researcher Jan Vermant noted, there is still room for improvement, and the team would gladly assist brewers in perfecting their craft.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 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
Many of our grandmothers spent years perfecting their recipes for fluffy, gooey cinnamon rolls.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Mary Sue’s is still perfecting its Nashville hot sauce and mac and cheese.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
As the new academic year starts, the race is on between fraudsters perfecting their techniques and institutions strengthening their defenses.
—Dr. David Maimon, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Provided by Robert Fun Having worked his way up to seven plates on each side of the machine—totaling 280 kilograms (617 pounds)—Fun was focused on perfecting his form.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
The most effective teams thrive when leaders recognize that every attempt that falls short—like Edison's 1,000 attempts at perfecting the light bulb—represents progress, not failure.
—Garry Ridge, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 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
Many of our grandmothers spent years perfecting their recipes for fluffy, gooey cinnamon rolls.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Mary Sue’s is still perfecting its Nashville hot sauce and mac and cheese.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
As the new academic year starts, the race is on between fraudsters perfecting their techniques and institutions strengthening their defenses.
—Dr. David Maimon, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Provided by Robert Fun Having worked his way up to seven plates on each side of the machine—totaling 280 kilograms (617 pounds)—Fun was focused on perfecting his form.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
The most effective teams thrive when leaders recognize that every attempt that falls short—like Edison's 1,000 attempts at perfecting the light bulb—represents progress, not failure.
—Garry Ridge, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfecting
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The end of the season was a struggle, winning just once in their last five matches, finishing 10th in the league.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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This son of War Front has run twice at Kentucky Downs finishing second in 2023 and fifth in 2022.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sean Longstaff and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have joined from Newcastle and Everton respectively, while the exciting additions of midfielder Anton Stach from Hoffenheim and attacker Noah Okafor from AC Milan will provide hope of improving on a solid start.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China's President Xi Jinping at the 5th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, signaling improving ties.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Beck finished the game completing 22 of 24 passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns, both of which went to CJ Daniels.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Harrell’s improvement After a slow start against the Mountaineers in the Duke’s Mayo Classic, tossing an interception and completing just 54% of his passes, Harrell showed slight improvements against the Tar Heels’ defense.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Other states, including California, Montana, Idaho and North Dakota, have similar laws enhancing sentences for repeat felony offenders.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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In another section, male nudes celebrate the body with an ode to classic perfection, enhancing strength and symmetry through a refined use of light and composition.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Perfecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfecting. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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