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 pastel buildings that sit along the cliff's edge are met by the azure waters of the Ligurian Sea, making for a truly picture-perfect moment.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Maintenance To Prevent Brown Spots Again, maintaining a picture-perfect lawn can be laborious, especially in the sunny South, where the temperatures can fluctuate.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
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.
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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.
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Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Maintenance To Prevent Brown Spots Again, maintaining a picture-perfect lawn can be laborious, especially in the sunny South, where the temperatures can fluctuate.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture-perfect
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The season’s final visit by the defending World Series champs coaxed the first sellout crowd of the season for the Minnesota Twins on a perfect summer evening.
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Neither butter nor margarine is perfect, and both have potential drawbacks.
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Right from the coconut is ideal.
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The durable piece is ideal for high-traffic spaces, and the soft pile ensures comfort.
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Thousands of five-star reviews attest to their high-quality, expensive feel and flawless fit.
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When a mouse costs more than $100, buyers expect premium materials, advanced software, and near-flawless execution.
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“Picture-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture-perfect. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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