Definition of perfectlynext
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Recent Examples of perfectly Shining a light on Gemini The other angle for HiLight is the Gemini tie-in, and this jibes perfectly with some of Google’s other products. Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026 And Weird Science would simply not work if the virtual babe, Lisa, was not played so perfectly by Kelly LeBrock with knowing mischief and surprising gravitas. Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026 Critics dismissed it as little more than a high-speed demolition derby where perfectly good race cars were sacrificed for an exhibition that paid no championship points. Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The rebellious character was always perfectly polite to parents while secretly being up to no good. Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 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
  • People who come here and spend the whole day leave feeling completely renewed.
    Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The treat filled me up, cooled me down and completely satisfied my sweet tooth.
    Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 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
  • Just across the sea lie North Korea, China and Russia, which all have powerful spying capacities that Japan isn’t fully equipped to fend off.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • China refused to participate in the arbitration and has not fully complied with the ruling, causing some commentators to dismiss the significance of the case.
    Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Adverb
  • The researchers can finely adjust the final temperature by balancing the two effects.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
  • Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup), tossing constantly until melted into sauce and adding more pasta cooking liquid a couple of tablespoonfuls at a time to loosen sauce if needed.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
Adverb
  • Maybe that’s why replacing all my skinny jeans with wide-leg styles never quite solved my own denim dilemma.
    Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
  • His film is likable as heck but never quite achieves liftoff.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Adverb
  • Disability discharge Borrowers who become totally and permanently disabled may qualify to have eligible federal student loans discharged through the Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge program.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • On the totally other end of the experience spectrum, there’s the Casino De Ibiza, which is part of the Ibiza Gran Hotel complex.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Adverb
  • Vargas, Murakami and Montgomery have all homered in the same game five times this season, becoming the first trio to accomplish that feat since Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager and Joc Pederson for the Dodgers in 2019.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Billions > millions Placek likes to tell a story that illustrates the chasm between the right name — one that’s surprising and familiar all at once — and more predictable choices.
    HubSpot, HubSpot, 31 July 2026

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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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