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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 stage is set for unbelievable tension and suspense-building, and it's executed perfectly through Spielberg's directorial prowess with memorable scenes from raptors in the kitchen to a T-Rex in the toilet.
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Grace Dean,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
The Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy, the Ultra-Blur powders, and the other base products all fit together perfectly in a routine that highlights your real skin and natural features.
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Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
1 July 2026
The design matched perfectly with the clothing brands use of 816 in their apparel.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The service Friendly and casual, perfectly matching the overall vibe.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
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Grace Dean,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
The Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy, the Ultra-Blur powders, and the other base products all fit together perfectly in a routine that highlights your real skin and natural features.
—
Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
1 July 2026
The design matched perfectly with the clothing brands use of 816 in their apparel.
—
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The service Friendly and casual, perfectly matching the overall vibe.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for perfectly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
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Tradwife social media content typically offers an aspirational narrative in the form of videos depicting immaculately groomed, hyperfeminine women, often sporting vintage styles, cooking meals from scratch, and homeschooling their children.
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This boozy, creamy, milkshake-like cocktail is captured immaculately in pie form, with all the flavors and textures of that dangerously potent drink.
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While Syd cares deeply about the restaurant, Richie’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is completely intertwined with it.
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These claims are completely unfounded.
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Senesi, whose instinct is to win the ball high, complements his game more naturally, as does Kevin Danso, who ended the season excellently and should not be overlooked.
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The smooth, sweet soft serve paired excellently with the crunchy and slightly salty rice crisps.
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The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
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Do not try to relight or retrieve fireworks that have not fully ignited.
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Chop it up finely, then put it in an ice cube tray with a thin layer of water on top.
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.
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He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
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Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
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The figurative scales of justice are totally out of whack now.
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While many human foods are totally safe to share with your pooch, a few are dangerous even in small amounts.
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In their draft pick and salary cap reality, a trade seems possible, and the above teams would all be natural candidates for a variety of reasons.
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If you’re all set on shades, why not try a new belt from Madewell, some gold hoops from Jenny Bird, or a multi-pack of Polo Ralph Lauren tube socks?
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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