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as in immaculately
without any flaws or errors
you did that handspring perfectly on your first try
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
you know perfectly well what I'm talking about, so don't pretend that you don't the purchase and sale was a perfectly legal transaction
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Recent Examples of perfectly
The numbers just tick upward at a perfectly steady pace, one every second and a bit.
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M. Gessen, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The reality is that retirement rarely follows a perfectly predictable path.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
To ensure that the physical act of wearing and returning clothes syncs perfectly with the digital subscription cycle, Piccone said Nuuly utilizes Braze, a next generation customer engagement platform.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The classic straight leg is guaranteed to pair perfectly with any summer top.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 June 2026
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M. Gessen, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The reality is that retirement rarely follows a perfectly predictable path.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
To ensure that the physical act of wearing and returning clothes syncs perfectly with the digital subscription cycle, Piccone said Nuuly utilizes Braze, a next generation customer engagement platform.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The classic straight leg is guaranteed to pair perfectly with any summer top.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
Adverb
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Expect a white-glove experience with thoughtful, immaculately plated dishes all while dining under a ceiling of ornate blue and gold frescoes.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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What basically is a two-hour trailer for the rest of Anakin Skywalker’s story is kind of a mess – he was immaculately conceived?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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Authorities will not be able to begin their investigation into the cause of the fire until it is completely extinguished, Heefner said.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Two, any fears of Kansas City being unable to handle a World Cup are completely wrong.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Dmitry’s con man partner, the oh-so-Russian called Vlad Popov, is excellently personified by the twinkly-eyed, merry Peyton Crim.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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The Basque has done excellently at Rayo Vallecano and Bournemouth but moving to Liverpool would be like progressing from Sunday school to the Vatican.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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While Pochettino said the substitution was purely precautionary, American fans will likely remain uneasy until Pulisic is back on the field and fully healthy.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The addition of a new service, if priced similarly to others, could cost consumers $15 per month to fully realise AI on their smartphones.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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The siblings are heartachingly real, and minor characters are finely drawn.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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These finely ground powders are applied directly onto an ant hill and are especially advantageous for eliminating ant hills in hard-to-reach cracks and crevices, Smith says.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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However, xGC estimates that even with Lionel Messi, their roster doesn’t quite contain the same threat as teams like France and Spain.—
Ethan Douglas,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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There's nothing quite like growing a classic apple tree (Malus domestica) in your garden.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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The hotel's exterior, at the base of Aspen Mountain (also called Ajax) is totally unassuming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The idea that prosperity causes monetary inflation is totally unsupported by real-world experiences.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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If paintings were like unedited photographs in the all-seeing eye of God—a record of human attitudes toward, and treatment of, the dog’s ubiquitous presence in life—then reality might explain why there are so many of them in art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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