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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
Aumann said the sport seemed perfectly suited to his personality.
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Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
As has happened many times before, those who sent the telescope into orbit would have no choice but to resign themselves to watching helplessly while a perfectly good spacecraft met its end.
—David Szondy
june 18, New Atlas, 18 June 2026
It was all just tailored perfectly.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
These sneakers from Easy Spirit are backed by several shoppers with wide feet, who say they are perfectly sized and are even roomy enough for orthotics.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
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Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
As has happened many times before, those who sent the telescope into orbit would have no choice but to resign themselves to watching helplessly while a perfectly good spacecraft met its end.
—David Szondy
june 18, New Atlas, 18 June 2026
It was all just tailored perfectly.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
These sneakers from Easy Spirit are backed by several shoppers with wide feet, who say they are perfectly sized and are even roomy enough for orthotics.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for perfectly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
Adverb
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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.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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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.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Yet despite starting at the same time and place and arriving together at the same destination, the two players followed completely different paths to get there.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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However, if the screen reflects bright light or the colors are even slightly off, the creator’s intent is completely lost.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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The smooth, sweet soft serve paired excellently with the crunchy and slightly salty rice crisps.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Dmitry’s con man partner, the oh-so-Russian called Vlad Popov, is excellently personified by the twinkly-eyed, merry Peyton Crim.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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In an unusual twist, many of the songs that would eventually appear throughout the season were written before the writers’ room fully mapped out the story.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Under the partnership, Destinus will provide the missiles’ core technology while Rheinmetall will supply warheads and booster rocket motors, creating what the companies describe as a fully European deep-strike missile portfolio.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Mowing the lawn twice will finely cut the clippings and redistribute them.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Looking to be quite aggressive in a football sense and always looking for the solution and what can happen instead of worrying about what the problem is.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Nothing stings quite like being steps from getting your credit card out to make a glorious purchase, and finding that your promo code isn’t working.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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Linger there for some stargazing beneath a sky totally untainted by light.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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In Indiana, things were totally different.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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When did living in New York become all about waiting in lines?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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From a box-score perspective, Brind’Amour’s case ranks similarly to that of Rick Tocchet, Bill Guerin and Ray Whitney, who are all unlikely to be inducted given other sure-thing candidates about to retire around the league.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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