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
Offshore, the famous Pakleni Islands are a picture-perfect sight, with bright blue waters for swimming, reachable by water taxi or even a private boat.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Jim Henson may have created some of the most wholesome characters in television history, but his real-life love story was less than picture-perfect.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The living room, oriented toward both a television and walls of windows, is picture-perfect—and the site of several memorable scenes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Surrounded by greenery, the 4,190-square-foot home is picture-perfect inside and out.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for picture-perfect
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Jim Henson may have created some of the most wholesome characters in television history, but his real-life love story was less than picture-perfect.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The living room, oriented toward both a television and walls of windows, is picture-perfect—and the site of several memorable scenes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Surrounded by greenery, the 4,190-square-foot home is picture-perfect inside and out.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for picture-perfect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture-perfect
Adjective
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Don’t worry too much about things being perfect, either.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Ahead, 20 properties to book for your next postcard-perfect getaway.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Together, these discoveries suggested that NGC 6302 might be an ideal natural laboratory for exploring the chemical pathways that occur as stars reach the end of their lives.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Coordinating with others is the ideal way to build trust.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fittingly, her goddess braids, done by hairstylist Coree Moreno using Bellami extensions, looked flawless.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Chandran's skin, prepped by Joanna Czech with the Swiss Perfection collection, served as a flawless canvas for her makeup, composed of gorgeous shades of honey and brown that work with absolutely anything—but especially her gorgeous, green gown.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Picture-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture-perfect. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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