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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
Its hallmarks are leftover ham, tender spring veggies, and a buttery biscuit topping that turns perfectly golden in the oven.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
The rise of milk perfectly encapsulates how dietary trends and political currents have worked alongside economic forces to inform the way Americans live and eat.
—HubSpot, 2 May 2025
Gardening Mom Mug and Coffee Spoon Here’s a perfectly kitschy Mother’s Day gift idea for moms with a green thumb.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 2 May 2025
Crisp skin gives way to a perfectly rosy center, and the dish finds its soulmate in Chateau Elan’s reserve Merlot—a round and juicy red with just enough tannin to balance the duck’s richness.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
The rise of milk perfectly encapsulates how dietary trends and political currents have worked alongside economic forces to inform the way Americans live and eat.
—HubSpot, 2 May 2025
Gardening Mom Mug and Coffee Spoon Here’s a perfectly kitschy Mother’s Day gift idea for moms with a green thumb.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 2 May 2025
Crisp skin gives way to a perfectly rosy center, and the dish finds its soulmate in Chateau Elan’s reserve Merlot—a round and juicy red with just enough tannin to balance the duck’s richness.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
Adverb
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If those conversations do happen, Dr. Brady stresses the importance of listening fully and without judgment.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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At Neon, Werner will pivot fully into theatrical distribution, leading the company’s release strategies and deepening its relationships with filmmakers and exhibitors around the world.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Each is sheathed in a patchwork of finely veneered woods.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
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The institutional medical setting becomes the background for a tale that doesn’t finely distinguish between memory and imagination, one realm bleeding freely into the next.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Halper, of Top Ten Liquors, isn’t quite sure what to expect from the federal government.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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When that happens, their buzzing calls used to attract mates are quite loud.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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But the musician fixated on a totally different moment.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2025
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Downsides: The headboard feels a little thin, the assembly instructions might not be totally accurate, and the overall design leans a lot more pared down.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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Have an interest in birding—or at least want to see what this nostalgic trend is all about?—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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Together, these two show us what love is all about -- partnership and finding someone who will always love you.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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After playing just one division foe over the first six weeks of the season — a three-game sweep of the utterly helpless Colorado Rockies last month — the Dodgers are finally getting into the meat of their division schedule.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Their bond begins to fray, and betrayal—once utterly unthinkable—now becomes all too possible. Sacker Entertainment Law is handling business affairs, production legal and finance legal for Paper Tiger.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Streep and Short’s characters got married in the fourth season of the murder mystery show and, in a too-sweet parallel, the two actors are rumored to be dating for real as well.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Aiming to better understand the sentiments of young American consumers today, Credit Karma’s survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, polled more than 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18 and older from April 7 to 9.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Washington is about to host a global festival for the LGBTQ community and its allies—all while President Donald Trump is in the White House overseeing a government that is wholly hostile to the visitors’ goals.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Our victory is unclaimed until the number of HIV infections among us is significantly reduced or wholly eliminated.—
Maisha Standifer,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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