PERFECTION Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

perfection

noun

pər-ˈfek-shən

Definition of perfection

as in excellence

exceptionally high quality Louis Comfort Tiffany produced art glass of such exquisite perfection that he has achieved cult status

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as in ideal

the most perfect type or example Rembrandt's portraits are the perfection of the art of using facial expression, pose, and gesture to reveal the subject's interior life

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as in precision

the quality or state of being very accurate audio recordings were reaching a level of perfection that earlier technicians had never dreamt possible

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Recent Examples of perfection My work hours, most notably, but also that little nagging voice in my head that yearns—no, demands—perfection. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 Played to perfection by Robert Picardo, the Emergency Medical Hologram was programmed to save lives and give sass. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026 But for many women, the motivation is less about perfection and more about confidence, control, and self-care. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Christian Science has taught me to base my prayers on the solid spiritual foundation of Jesus’ teachings – namely, the allness and perfection of God and the nothingness or unreality of anything unlike God, good. — André Kisonga, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for perfection

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Noun

As public servants and the keepers of this institution, we are charged with helping a nation find understanding, hope, and clarity and as part of that duty, we are dedicated to excellence, reflection, and growth.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026
As public servants and the keepers of this institution, we are charged with helping a nation find understanding, hope and clarity and as part of that duty, we are dedicated to excellence, reflection and growth.

— Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 9 July 2026

Definition of excellence

Noun

This offers a direct route to youth culture and buying intent, provided brands advertise with precision and coherence, leveraging the show's cultural energy effectively.

— Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The story unfolds as a kind of thriller/procedural as Babs, and her very capable husband Rheal, unleash violence as a precision instrument of power and persuasion.

— John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of precision

Noun

Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.

— Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024

Definition of excellency

Noun

Other Stones records contain more classics and better production, but none holds together as well as a whole or comes as close to the sublime as this one.

— Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
There are plenty of classics to choose from, including this rich-looking top-handle bag and this all-white shoulder bag.

— Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 10 July 2026

Definition of classic

Noun

This update transforms IEMs into precise studio reference monitors, offering unparalleled accuracy for recording engineers, producers, and performers.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of accuracy

Noun

Open-source and open-weight models make different parts of an AI model available for developers to inspect, use and sometimes modify.

— Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026

Definition of model

Noun

Your question is a manifestation of handwringing, and so, yeah, a lot of people don’t pay attention to it, and that’s okay, and a lot of people do, and that’s better.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 July 2026
Meta’s compute business is also the latest manifestation of the circular economy in the AI race, like SpaceX’s recent decision to rent out data center space to Anthropic.

— Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 1 July 2026

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