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as in ideal
being entirely without fault or flaw
a stunningly perfect performance—not the slightest mistake—won her the gold medal in women's figure skating
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
living in perfect happiness in the country
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as in whole
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
I have a perfect recollection of that conversation
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as in to complete
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
perfected the arrangements for their long-awaited European vacation
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as in to improve
to make better
an art teacher who seems to believe that you can always perfect a painting with some additional brush strokes
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as in completeness
the quality or state of being without restriction, exception, or qualification
the perfectness of my happiness during that long-ago summer idyll can scarcely be described
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a perfect fit
perfect health
perfect condition
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Recent Examples of perfect
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
Barkov showed off his skill in the clinching game against the Hurricanes, fending off defenseman Dmitry Orlov against the boards before feeding Carter Verhaeghe a perfect, backhanded pass to set up what would prove to be the conference-winning goal.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2025
The Incas had advanced calendars and ceramics as well, and perfected a type of neurosurgery, likely to treat skull wounds suffered in battle, among other ailments.
—Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
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Adjective
The Pacers are now a perfect 7-0 in games that Clark attends as a fan.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
Barkov showed off his skill in the clinching game against the Hurricanes, fending off defenseman Dmitry Orlov against the boards before feeding Carter Verhaeghe a perfect, backhanded pass to set up what would prove to be the conference-winning goal.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Verb
While most think of these gatherings occurring at bars or restaurants, home and hosting content creator Savannah K. Barry has perfected the art of happy hour at home.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2025
The Incas had advanced calendars and ceramics as well, and perfected a type of neurosurgery, likely to treat skull wounds suffered in battle, among other ailments.
—Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
Adjective
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They were paid lower prices for their almonds because of a lingering surplus from 2020 — which had seen ideal weather for pollination, and record yields.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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This fire pit is ideal for transporting in the trunk on camping trips, tailgating adventures, beach excursions, or as an outdoor centerpiece in your own backyard.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Ahead of the most important game of the year, Luke Esquivel said the key to a strong performance will be simple.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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In addition to experiencing a surge of sensual energy with greater emphasis on life’s simple pleasures, Venus in Taurus has everything to do with feeling grounded and finding stability in both love and finances.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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There isn’t much of anything positive to point to in this whole saga.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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That’s a real problem, not just for animation but the whole industry.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Dart completed 117 passes for 1,353 yards and nine touchdowns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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However, Reuters reports that Egyptian transport minister Kamel al-Wazir recently told a conference in Egypt that the planning stage for a bridge between Egypt and Saudi Arabia has been completed, and that his country is ready to implement it at any time.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
6 June 2025
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The lateral stretching of toe spread exercises can help improve your flexibility and motor control, protect against bunion pain and increase foot stability, Tenforde says.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Conditions are not expected to significantly improve anytime soon.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Road playoff wins also require flawless help defense and execution down the stretch, especially against an historically great team that entered the Finals 80-18.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Wearing loose clothing afterward will be your best bet for a flawless tan.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
5 June 2025
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With other better quarterbacks available still, the selection was an absolute surprise.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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By the time the half-time whistle had been blown, England were leading 5-0, Beever-Jones had completed her hat-trick, Hampton had yet to lay a glove on the ball and the backspace key was taking an absolute hammering.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Best of all, though, was the Egyptian revival-style desert hotel, particularly the ballroom containing a large model of the entire infrastructure project, decorated in pharaohs and hieroglyphics.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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The entire travel destination is a living, breathing counterpoint to extractive tourism, where visitors aren’t consumers of a place, but stewards of it, where local economies are strengthened, not drained, where wildlife is protected, not disturbed.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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