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 The season is coming to a close, yes, but the water is at its warmest, the farmstand fruit is at its sweetest, and the temperatures, once far too high, have usually cooled down to the high 70s and low 80s (perfection). — Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 For a series built around the unsettling idea of collective perfection, Pluribus works because each department thrived in the chaos of creation. — Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 Frying more than three pieces of chicken at a time lowers the oil temperature, slows down cooking, and can yield soggy results instead of crispy perfection. — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 For her role, Kaia’s hair is styled to ‘80s perfection, including voluminous curls and face-framing pieces. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 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
  • University of Michigan Director of Athletics Warde Manuel described the program as the next step in Michigan Athletics' proud tradition of excellence.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Michigan fans will be happy in 2026 if Underwood learns and improves from a predictably uneven freshman season, and if Whittingham brings the maturity and excellence that has marked his coaching career.
    — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellence
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  • In 2026, the spectacle of world-class athletes breaking down in sweltering conditions became the latest sign that the Continent’s rapid warming is bringing that ideal to an end.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ocampo has demonstrated, as has Karim Kahn, that uncontrolled authority, whether in the name of justice or any other ideal, can result in travesty if not outright tragedy.
    — Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ideal
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  • Researchers combined computational modeling with precision synthetic chemistry to estimate how a molecule would behave before producing it.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Then that incredible precision vanished for an inning — and just an inning.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of precision
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  • 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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  • Setting the film on the Canadian frontier rather than the American sets it apart from its peers, and the more languid pacing and character-driven plotting continue to distinguish it as a mannered classic.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 21 Aug. 2026
  • On Thursday, the actor famous for originating the role of Ash in Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror cult classic reiterated that he’s retired from playing the role, following his starring three-season run in Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead (2015-’18).
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of classic
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  • Willis showed good composure, arm strength, accuracy and decision-making, going 4-for-5 passing for 43 yards while leading the Dolphins on a 14-play, 93-yard touchdown drive.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • All that without, critics say, materially improving reporting accuracy or, critically, coaxing impactful new investment in sustainable energy.
    — Mike Feibus, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of accuracy
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  • Muso’s model of proactive community healthcare is showing what becomes possible when care moves closer to families.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Hugging Face's latest report highlights a rapidly expanding community distribution layer for open models, converting raw weights into runnable formats like GGUF.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of model
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  • Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini You were deeply affected by a Yoplait Light commercial as a youth and consider this suit to be the physical manifestation of confidence.
    — Madeline Goetz, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But the competition for the Golden Lion and the festival’s other awards is only the start of Venice’s wide-ranging embrace of the art of cinema in its many manifestations.
    — David Bloom, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfection. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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