Definition of perfectlynext
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Recent Examples of perfectly In any case, the distinction is perfectly clear to her, which is what matters. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026 Comedy lends itself perfectly to this, and our writers and director have skillfully women in elements that help achieve this aim. Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 Something tells us, though, that Stewie would be perfectly capable of taking over the world all by himself. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 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
  • Terrorism wasn’t a completely foreign concept, but the notion of a hostile, coordinated attack on our soil, at that scale, seemed like something that might only happen in a Tom Clancy novel or a summer blockbuster movie.
    Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the union representing 8,000 Stellantis employees said contract negotiations have completely stalled over that same plant.
    Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • So grab a pair of these excellently affordable buds for yourself!
    Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, a photonic circuit that performs excellently in equations can become considerably less cooperative once somebody attempts to manufacture it.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • By all accounts, Jackson has fully bought into first-year Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and that traditionally means dynamic results will follow.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This is the song’s first award nomination and her first fully country track since the original Red era.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Thinly slice remaining 2 celery stalks, then finely chop enough dill to yield ¼ cup.
    Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • How to Store Chopped Onions Feel free to quarter, wedge, coarsely chop, mince, or finely chop an onion in advance, then store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Creative director Dan Hay's (known for his work on the modern Far Cry games) teased a game that's quite different from what's shown in the first CG trailer above.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • How to Use Coriander as a Spice Although cilantro and coriander come from the same plant, their flavors—and kitchen uses—are quite different.
    Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Conflicts and tragedies are almost always the result of carelessness or accidents that spiral totally out of control.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • And a surprising number of people, for good or bad, are totally oblivious to their own motivations.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • His strategy at United has been all about proving that an airline can be something more.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • There was a brief spell last summer when Forest could have fielded an all-Brazilian back four and goalkeeper.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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