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
  • The conclusion of the trilogy completes David’s (Michael Iskander) transformation from outcast shepherd to fierce warrior to his ultimate destiny as King.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Newton, who tied the record by throwing for 422 yards in last week’s loss at Arizona, completes 28 of 46 passes with one touchdown in the 30-23 loss to the Packers.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Portland drops to 7-4-3 at home, while Atlanta United improves to 3-7-4 on the road.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Markets still are developing despite cautious interest Even as perennial grain development steadily improves and more farmers sign on to grow it, there still are issues with consumer interest, federal support and research infrastructure.
    — Joshua A. Bickel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Atlanta finishes the regular season with back-to-back games at sixth-place New York (26-16).
    — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The sandwiches are always prepared to order, and the bread, made using their own recipe, finishes baking just minutes before being served.
    — Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • And a structured educational experience enhances their stability and trust during uncertain times.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Sell it to someone else and make way for a setup that enhances your day-to-day life.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Perfects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfects. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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