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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 point of a gap table is not to predict the buyer's pricing perfectly.
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Ron Smith,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
There are plenty of vacation moments that call for something dressier than sandals but far more comfortable than heels, and these raffia flats fit the bill perfectly.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Still, some artistic directors feel so moved to step down, sometimes for perfectly valid reasons of their own.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Advertisement From partnerships to communications, everything is perfectly managed.
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Ron Smith,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
There are plenty of vacation moments that call for something dressier than sandals but far more comfortable than heels, and these raffia flats fit the bill perfectly.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Still, some artistic directors feel so moved to step down, sometimes for perfectly valid reasons of their own.
—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Advertisement From partnerships to communications, everything is perfectly managed.
—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for perfectly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
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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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Expect a white-glove experience with thoughtful, immaculately plated dishes all while dining under a ceiling of ornate blue and gold frescoes.
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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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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
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Overall, across roles analyzed in the first quarter of this year, 77% of new job postings were fully on-site, compared to 19% hybrid and 4% fully remote, the placement firm reports.
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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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Ament didn’t quite reach his offensive potential at Tennessee, but this is not dissimilar to the gamble the Bucks once took on a young Antetokounmpo.
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But the Clippers have shaken up their team quite a bit in the last few months and are a team worth watching this week.
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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 27 Jun. 2026.
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