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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
That's perfectly legal in Wisconsin, but nearly four times the serving size limit for cannabis in Colorado and Minnesota.
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Knowing when to steam and when to iron is the key to keeping all of your pieces perfectly pressed.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Utah is developing Bailey perfectly Ace Bailey had a bit of a rough start to his rookie season.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
And Aventura Mall fits that bill perfectly.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Knowing when to steam and when to iron is the key to keeping all of your pieces perfectly pressed.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Utah is developing Bailey perfectly Ace Bailey had a bit of a rough start to his rookie season.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
And Aventura Mall fits that bill perfectly.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
Adverb
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Gold chrome vines creep across the nail bed, hinting at a sprawling lawn with immaculately cared-for rose bushes.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Today, it is immaculately maintained by the family and on-island staff.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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At that point, our planet will be gone completely.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Standing in an envy-worthy walk-in closet completely makeup-free, the Emma actress modeled a series of wardrobe staples, including a black bomber jacket, a gray wool peacoat, a leather funnel neck jacket, and a plunging V-neck cardigan.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In the end, justice prevailed after Dembele’s penalty was excellently saved by Nick Pope, but the irony of another controversial penalty award in the French capital will not be lost on Newcastle players, staff or fans.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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This short plays excellently with spooky audio mixing and feels claustrophobic until the shocking last moment.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Service The Thompson was clearly fully staffed upon opening and there never looked to be a wait at the front desk or concierge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The crew might also spy distinct flashes of light as space rocks strike the moon — or dust floating above the edge of the moon, a mysterious phenomenon scientists have yet to understand fully.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Farina is a finely ground wheat product made from the endosperm of the wheat kernel, which is primarily composed of starch.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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The crunch of the pecans and the bacon are the sound of the perfect dish, but the broccoli will also contribute to this delight—fresh and finely chopped, this vegetable brings a light flavor and a beautiful texture to the dish.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Gradual warming across Maryland through Thursday Early morning temperatures stayed safely above freezing in and around the Baltimore Beltway, but fog continues to be quite problematic.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The circumstances were quite different in 2016, though, as William and Kate were happy and in love; Diana, though on a visit to India with her then-husband Prince Charles, poignantly visited the monument to love solo.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Each guest space has a different design, but there are visual through lines and an overall tight aesthetic that manages to feel both throwback (think early 20th century Marrakech, Corfu, or Cairo) and totally current (open any issue of AD).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This denim style comes with a totally fresh perspective, which means even the most basic T-shirt from your dresser drawer suddenly looks cool and modern.—
Lucía Tejo,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Hawaii is rich in stunning beaches, all with their own individual beauty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Colorado is heading into a rare week where fire danger, damaging winds and winter storms are all colliding, creating hazards across nearly every part of the state at different times.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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