PICTURE-PERFECT Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

picture-perfect

adjective

Definition of picture-perfect

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 Over the week-plus of the festival, expect stunning jewels, unforgettable couture, and picture-perfect moments aplenty. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026 At a postlaunch press conference, NASA officials noted that the performance of the rocket that took the telescope to space was so picture-perfect that Roman will likely need fewer trajectory adjustments than planned. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2026 Nick Jackson made the hot tag and followed through with a picture-perfect comeback. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Some of the 18 member countries and territories that make up the Pacific Islands Forum have populations in the low thousands or tens of thousands and were once known mostly as picture-perfect holiday destinations. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for picture-perfect

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Adjective

This means their meaning is easier to guess for someone without any previous knowledge of the gesture or language being spoken; perfect for creating a new language from scratch.

— Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
Dolce’s cool, reductive architectural sense, with its airy vistas and great open spaces inside and out (perfect for their energetic Labradors, Lola and her son, Dali), is cluttered with the eclectic bounty that Gabbana has assembled over the years.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of perfect

Adjective

With waterfall views and an ideal location among the old-school charm of Beacon’s shops and restaurants, the Roundhouse provides a perfect weekend escape for New Yorkers who want to feel a world away from home.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
For an event that has become an annual celebration of Latino heritage in Kansas City, the gathering continued despite conditions that were far from ideal.

— J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of ideal

Adjective

The operators who succeed in the years ahead will be those who understand that being a good actor is not about being flawless.

— Jeff Cook, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
Walker is one of many performers who has to blend specialty skills with traditional acting to form one flawless company.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of flawless

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