perfects

present tense third-person singular of perfect

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of perfects Some furniture polishes may be helpful to use as a double-acting cleaner and polisher that removes grime and perfects the finish of your cabinets to give them a like-new feel after cleaning. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Each reiteration and exaggeration of Mary’s bad behavior is another civic stroke of the chisel that perfects the monumental Lincoln in our collective imagination. Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 Flight Day 4 A second outbound trajectory correction burn on flight day 4 will continue to refine Orion’s path to the Moon as the crew perfects some of their own preparations. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026 Justin realizes that poaching artichokes in wine is delicious; Laurence perfects crispy rice; Sieger figures out how to get Tom to eat okra. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026 Yamada, in New York, perfects that blend of wabi-sabi (beauty in simplicity) and hygge (comfort and coziness), making for a warm, welcoming retreat. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025 Kidmi Clogs Clogs are having their moment, and this pair perfects the balance of cozy and chic. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 As China develops anti-satellite weapons and Russia perfects electronic warfare tactics, the US military is making a strategic bet on navigation systems that adversaries cannot silence. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfects
Verb
  • Sunday’s race completes his season, as there are no world championships being held in 2026.
    Jim Barnes July 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • If the deal has not closed after September 30, additional consideration begins accruing daily at a rate equivalent to 25 cents a share every 90 days, payable when the transaction eventually completes.
    Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Strawberries also provide manganese, which supports bone health and improves metabolism, along with folate, a B vitamin important for cell growth and DNA formation.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026
  • By Friday, the forecast improves, with sunny skies and a high near 86 degrees, offering what could be the driest day of the week.
    The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • The British rider finishes safely at the back of the main pack during the final stage, arm-in-arm with his teammates during the mostly ceremonial final stage ending on the Champs-Elysees.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • Generally limited to around 1,200 bottles, Olde Saint’s Keep takes the brand’s single pot still whiskey and finishes it for between 6 and 9 months in casks from other Colorado distilleries.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • The reduced warping really enhances the display's look and feel.
    Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
  • His World Cup narrative, including the symbolic passing of the torch from Messi, further enhances his commercial value.
    Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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“Perfects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfects. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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