as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw
it was a picture-perfect day for a picnic—the sun was shining and a light breeze stirred the air
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Recent Examples of picture-perfect
Finally, picture-perfect Brown Butter Miso Banana Bread (another Every Leaf, Every Stem contribution) and Parmesan Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Tomato Basil Cream Cheese (Carla Bakes again)—say that 10 times fast.
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
The couple’s picture-perfect home is tucked away on New York‘s Shelter Island, a 29-square-mile oasis between the North and South Forks of Long Island accessible only by ferry.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
While SpaceX recently completed the 12th flight test of its Starship, with the upper stage making a picture-perfect splashdown in the Indian Ocean, its first-stage rocket made an unscheduled kamikaze dive into the Gulf of Mexico after its 33 engines failed to reignite for a boost-back burn.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Alabama's Gulf Coast Located at the southernmost tip of Alabama, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is a picture-perfect, 32-mile strip of soft white sand along the Gulf of Mexico.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
The couple’s picture-perfect home is tucked away on New York‘s Shelter Island, a 29-square-mile oasis between the North and South Forks of Long Island accessible only by ferry.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
While SpaceX recently completed the 12th flight test of its Starship, with the upper stage making a picture-perfect splashdown in the Indian Ocean, its first-stage rocket made an unscheduled kamikaze dive into the Gulf of Mexico after its 33 engines failed to reignite for a boost-back burn.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Alabama's Gulf Coast Located at the southernmost tip of Alabama, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is a picture-perfect, 32-mile strip of soft white sand along the Gulf of Mexico.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture-perfect
Adjective
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The Sparks were nearly perfect in the first quarter before committing their first turnover with under five minutes to play.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The presidential suite has ergonomic desks and chairs (perfect for a working vacation) and brown leather details that give a cozy feel, plus floor-to-ceiling windows with unparalleled, unobstructed views of the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Longer-term fixes would have to address what makes the Reflecting Pool so ideal for algae, such as its depth, darker color and inflow of nitrogen and phosphorus.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Accommodations range from traditional hotel rooms to six-bedroom houses, ideal for larger groups.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Russell’s flawless but natural-looking glam convinced me that Ilia’s Skin Rewind Complexion Stick is the product my everyday makeup routine is missing.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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The brain is an extraordinarily complex biological system, and the circuitry responsible for silencing the body during sleep wasn’t optimized for flawless execution.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Picture-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture-perfect. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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