Definition of perfectlynext
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Recent Examples of perfectly As the latest iteration of her signature red tresses, these braids are just like the songs on her latest studio album, Blue Island—frayed, perfectly tousled, and free-flowing. Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Big belief that my style of play fits perfectly to the players. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 This is perfectly captured by Spectre Bailey, a charming commission that reaffirms that inspiration can come from anywhere. Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The ball had enough distance to clear the wall, but the right fielder Tatis came flying in and timed his jump perfectly. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perfectly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
Adverb
  • Six fit-for-a-billionaire log cabins are immaculately done—and recently refreshed—with a mix of designer and antique Western furniture, including the main lodge (Marley’s Lodge) with six suites, a chef’s kitchen, and gym.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
  • This boozy, creamy, milkshake-like cocktail is captured immaculately in pie form, with all the flavors and textures of that dangerously potent drink.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Adverb
  • Accessible only by boat and completely untouched, CNN’s Leroy Ah Ben explores this gem known mostly to locals.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • When the researchers removed the neurons, the heart stopped functioning completely.
    Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Based on a video game, the sci-fi thriller is excellently maddening and surprisingly emotional.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Yet, outside the excellently claustrophobic Trojan Horse scenes, Nolan is more interested in exploring his anguish than his spoils.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Adverb
  • The study hypothesized that the sickle was added before the body fully decomposed since no joints were detached or displaced, as archaeologists would expect if a grave were to be disturbed after the body became a skeleton.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Most famously, Iwao Hakamada spent decades on death row over a 1966 quadruple murder before being released in 2014 and fully exonerated in 2024 at the age of 88.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Ten years from now, the designation process should be even more finely tuned.
    Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The best type of tea to re-steep is anything that starts very potent, or features tea leaves that are on the larger, coarser side, rather than finely ground.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The currents in the sea mean that swimming with small children or weak swimmers can be quite unrelaxing.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Jacquelyn is quite private and has no social media accounts.
    Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • On runway day, Naheim and Bryan have totally pivoted from their original designs.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Stuart Fails to Save the Universe indeed came up with a fun, clever premise…and then apparently just decided to stop trying there; everything else about the series is totally lackluster.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • But the initial success of the X1 demonstrator does not mean Heart Aerospace is planning to commercialize an all-electric aircraft.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Another record falls as the world's largest all-electric airplane makes its maiden flight.
    David Szondy August 13, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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