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
The ball was a picture-perfect delivery from senior captain Payton Hayes after taking her defender to the end line.
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Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
And South America is emerging as a popular option, offering not only picture-perfect beaches, historical sites, and a variety of cultures and lifestyles but also a more affordable cost of living, quality healthcare, and established expat communities to ease the transition.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
What was supposed to be the final day of a picture-perfect vacation quickly turned into a nightmare for one Pittsburgh-area family when a hazard in a resort pool caused a devastating injury to their young daughter.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Relaxed Landscape Design Many gardeners have replaced their picture-perfect landscapes with natural designs that celebrate native plants and wildlife—a theme the Flower Show celebrated in abundance this year.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
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Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
And South America is emerging as a popular option, offering not only picture-perfect beaches, historical sites, and a variety of cultures and lifestyles but also a more affordable cost of living, quality healthcare, and established expat communities to ease the transition.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
What was supposed to be the final day of a picture-perfect vacation quickly turned into a nightmare for one Pittsburgh-area family when a hazard in a resort pool caused a devastating injury to their young daughter.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Relaxed Landscape Design Many gardeners have replaced their picture-perfect landscapes with natural designs that celebrate native plants and wildlife—a theme the Flower Show celebrated in abundance this year.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for picture-perfect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture-perfect
Adjective
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Either way, this decisive energy favors clear asks and tangible action over chasing perfect conditions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Johansson took a perfect pass from Boldy right on the doorstep to beat Kraken goalie Joey Daccord, who finished with 24 saves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The location of the new stadium is hardly ideal.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Self-reflection is currently an ideal way to deepen our connections.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hyaluronic acid and collagen help visibly hydrate and plump skin, smoothing the appearance of lines, crow’s feet and crepey texture for a flawless makeup look.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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With their flawless tresses blowing in the wind, the original trio (from left, Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith) locked arms during a photoshoot in June 1976.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Picture-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture-perfect. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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