perfection

noun

pər-ˈfek-shən How to pronounce perfection (audio)
Definition of perfectionnext
1
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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2
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 Having lost one daughter, Chrissy sought perfection in her remaining child, ignoring the risks of the modification procedure that have resulted in sickly Josie slowly succumbing to a chronic illness. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 Counted in that giddy stretch of unexpected euphoria was actual perfection, a run from August through January without defeat, capped off with, of all ridiculous things, a national championship. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 After baking to golden perfection, these savory treats make a delicious holiday twist on traditional meatball appetizers. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026 The present ideal isn’t perfection, but a kind of rule-breaking individualism, preferably with an IYKYK spin. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perfection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfection
  1. excellence
  2. ideal
  3. precision
  4. excellency
  5. classic
  6. accuracy
  7. model
  8. manifestation
Noun
  • Shea says the Academy uses the international feature category to find new members, since the films arriving from around the world bring filmmakers who already clear a bar of excellence in their own countries.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Later that night, the Podcast Academy will present the Ambies, an awards show to honor excellence in podcasting at Arlo Williamsburg.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellence
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  • But there's a likely clash of ideals and approach coming on the left over the next several months, as the Democratic presidential primaries.
    — Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
  • For this black jeans outfit idea, wear your go-to pair with a simple, breathable Oxford shirt that’s ideal for the office or dinner dates alike.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of ideal
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  • Investments include additive manufacturing equipment, precision machining capabilities, and additional production facilities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The airship carries an array of sensors for inspection, including high-precision cameras, lidar, and methane detectors.
    — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 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
  • Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
Definition of excellency
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  • Open for breakfast, Sunday brunch (a buffet sometimes accompanied by live jazz), lunch, and dinner, The Bistro serves American classics, with a natural emphasis on seafood.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Local trunk-or-treaters of all ages can collect their first pieces of candy and check out custom classics, hot rods, lowriders and other vehicles from around the area.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of classic
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  • In a separate intensity-ranking test, accuracy was around 59%.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Microsoft's orchestration system raised accuracy from approximately 72% to nearly 87% in that comparison.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • Next, the researchers developed a simplified model that reproduced the observed rotation and current increase.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The vicious cycle of the current model, of course, is that to become marketable a team needs to get and retain good players, and to do that a school has to spend money, which cycles the whole thing back to the start.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of model
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  • In this iteration, their physiques are displayed not for aesthetic purposes but as a visual manifestation of volatile power.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The store was designed by Storage Milano in partnership with Tommasi Bardelle and is a physical manifestation of the brand.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
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