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Recent Examples of well-done
If the show still has some of those deep investigations then bringing in creators to do — hopefully well-done and polished — softer pieces could be OK.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Add an additional 2 to 3 minutes for well-done.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
But Marinaccio disagreed with Marler's opinion that steaks must be cooked well-done.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Cooking time for rare is 1.5 minutes each side, 2.25 minutes each side for medium and 4-5 minutes each side for well-done.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The hardware is beautiful, the button layout is well-done and ergonomic, despite the large size, and performance has been great.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 4 Aug. 2025
The battle scene is well-done and scored so perfectly, even The Thing would shed a tear.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 July 2025
Pro tip: Always ask for the hashbrowns well-done, or Scattered.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
There is also a large, and well-done children’s garden.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Add an additional 2 to 3 minutes for well-done.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
But Marinaccio disagreed with Marler's opinion that steaks must be cooked well-done.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Cooking time for rare is 1.5 minutes each side, 2.25 minutes each side for medium and 4-5 minutes each side for well-done.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The hardware is beautiful, the button layout is well-done and ergonomic, despite the large size, and performance has been great.
—Brad Bourque, Wired News, 4 Aug. 2025
The battle scene is well-done and scored so perfectly, even The Thing would shed a tear.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 July 2025
Pro tip: Always ask for the hashbrowns well-done, or Scattered.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
There is also a large, and well-done children’s garden.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-done
Adjective
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Blending meticulous research with dramatization, the movie spotlights behind-the-scenes tensions among rival forecasters and the trauma of the disastrous rehearsal Exercise Tiger.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The execution was meticulous, with every detail crafted to reflect the real product while adding a playful twist.—
Jay Deutsch,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Make fried favorites like french fries and chicken nuggets with 75 percent less fat in this compact air fryer.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Also in the walk-in cooler, fried rice that complements many dishes sat uncovered.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Young boys, some no older than five or six, showed off their marksmanship by throwing reeds like spears with perfect accuracy, and the men demonstrated their precision with bow and arrow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The other booking options, which are perfect for families, include two-bedroom suites, three-bedroom villas, and four-bedroom villas, with ocean and beachfront views available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Keep a jar in the fridge and add them to tacos, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, grain bowls, salads, or just some roasted vegetables.—
Oliver Strand,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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La Tourangelle has also won with its roasted pistachio oil in 2015 and 2025, and with its roasted hazelnut oil in 2015, 2016 and 2020.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The Seleção has found a highly polished style of play that carried it to the 2025 UEFA Nations League title.—
Esteban Campanela,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Style this blouse with wide-leg pants for dinner reservations, historical site visits, theater outings, or any occasion that calls for a more polished dress code.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s taken place in a heated onsite barn under UV lights.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Two Indiana Pacers fans, identified as Grace and Michael, were caught on camera having a heated discussion in which Grace looked annoyed.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Last November in Tirana, during a trip where England completed a flawless qualification campaign with a 2-0 win against Albania, Tuchel was asked to reflect on his time with England.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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For inspiration on flawless exterior transformations, precision continuous concrete curbing, and high-end borders, a quick scroll through the Border Magic Facebook page demonstrates exactly how custom hardscaping signals to buyers that no expense was spared in the upkeep of the estate.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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As the high heat starts rendering fats and oils from broiled meats, the juices are channeled away and fall into a drip tray through a series of holes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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The combination of broiled eggplant, miso glaze and bubu abare (crispy rice crackers) rivals everything else on the menu.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
31 July 2025
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“Well-done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-done. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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