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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
On this mid-tempo ode to the club scene, Dijon and Chlöe create an immediate vibe with their collaboration, toeing the line perfectly between the producer’s more dance-ready cuts and the singer’s moody vocals.
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
And of course, yellows are perfectly lovely.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
There are no guarantees this is going to go just perfectly.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Her fight with Heather, which rounds out the episode, perfectly illustrates this.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
And of course, yellows are perfectly lovely.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
There are no guarantees this is going to go just perfectly.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Her fight with Heather, which rounds out the episode, perfectly illustrates this.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
Adverb
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Park Chan-wook’s The Handmaiden is one of the most gorgeous and immaculately constructed films ever made, and that attention to detail extends to the scene in which the titular helpmeet Sook-Hee (Kim Tae-ri) uses a lollipop to teach Lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee) how to kiss.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Due to the region’s mercurial weather, the vessels have remained immaculately preserved in the cold, deep waters.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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The second planet from the sun has a completely inhospitable surface, with temperatures reaching 863 degrees Fahrenheit (462 degrees Celsius) and a crushing pressure underneath an oppressively thick atmosphere.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Use an offset spatula to spread the batter in an even layer, completely covering the fruit.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The right-back’s involvement was just as impressive, bringing the ball down excellently before he was brought to ground himself.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Any small baking project intended to provide treats for one or two is excellently done in the air fryer—the convection will ensure even baking and superb textures for muffins, cakes, and so much more.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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If the plates aren’t fully clean, repeat as needed.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The story of a Louisville man charged in connection to the murder of his fiancée had not fully unraveled when he was acquitted in 1991.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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Her finely wrought Neoclassical sculptures stand as evidence of both her artistic brilliance and her refusal to be defined by the limits of her era.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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To shred the leaves with a lawn mower, crisscross the area several times to chop them finely.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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For capybara lovers who may not be quite ready to own an exotic pet, the following are places to visit them in the commonwealth.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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So Evason’s my pick, but he could totally get snubbed for a newer hire, such as Glen Gulutzan or Sullivan.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In fact, sometimes the opposite is true, as the whisky becomes overly tannic and is transformed into something totally unrecognizable.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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This sport is littered with clubs that have hit their nadirs and rebounded all within the timeframe of the Angels’ last winning record, the Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, Arizona Diamondbacks and many more.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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But the Ravens are also missing numerous key pieces on defense, as defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike, linebacker Roquan Smith and safety Kyle Hamilton are all injured.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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