1
as in completes
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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2
as in improves
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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Recent Examples of perfects
Kidmi Clogs Clogs are having their moment, and this pair perfects the balance of cozy and chic.
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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
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, 6 Sep. 2025
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
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, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfects
Verb
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The Last Class, set to reach an ever-wider audience with next Wednesday’s one-night-only event, touches with a wistful quality as Reich completes his final semester.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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Balance Training Balance training is any exercise that improves your balance.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
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Rookie forward Adou Thiero will also be sidelined to start the season as his left knee swelling improves.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Then came one of the nuttiest finishes those who stayed will ever see.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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With the three goals and one assist on the night, Messi finishes the season with 29 goals and 19 assists in 28 games, one shy of Carlos Vela’s MLS record of 49 goal contributions.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Cleveland ensemble thrives on this chamber-style approach, which enhances inner voices without emphasizing them unduly.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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Garments construction enhances the story—from wave seams adding a sense of fluidity to structures to knots and twists altering shapes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Perfects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfects. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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