well-done

adjective

Definition of well-donenext
1
as in meticulous

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2
as in fried

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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. — 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 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 See All Example Sentences for well-done
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-done
  1. meticulous
  2. fried
  3. perfect
  4. roasted
  5. polished
  6. heated
  7. flawless
  8. charred
Adjective
  • Each one is crafted in the Swiss workshop, taking two years of meticulous work to come to fruition.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This is where many researchers would have ended their work, but meticulous historic records allowed Kendall’s group to date each individual’s dentin issues even more precisely.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of meticulous
Adjective
  • For fried foods, a squeeze of lemon will provide a similar bright finish, though not malt vinegar’s toasty flavor.
    — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Come early evening, Stinky's Fish Camp, a Santa Rosa Beach standout for Gulf-to-table cuisine, was an essential stop—locals rave about its fried oyster sandwich.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of fried
Adjective
  • Vella and DeTore already achieved perfect synthesis of psychedelia and death-doom on Song of Salvation.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The combination just has that perfect high-low mix of sophistication and relaxed elegance.
    — Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • Besides brewing coffee better than my Chemex, each vandola is a handmade work of ceramic art—an apt vessel to showcase coffees grown, roasted, and brewed with exquisite care.
    — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • On the side fries from a dedicated GF fryer are among the city’s best (and this is a city with great french fries), but don’t sleep on the roasted potatoes, full of savory chicken flavor.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of roasted
Adjective
  • The atmosphere Alteño has a polished but relaxed atmosphere, with a crowd that often includes hotel guests, business travelers and downtown professionals.
    — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The rising trend in 2026 is polished casual, such as a blazer over a tee, pleated trousers and loafers or ballet flats.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • The Westin’s outdoor pool is 25 yards, heated year-round, and uses salt water instead of chlorine, so you’ll spot lap swimmers slicing through the steam even in winter.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The open kitchen includes soapstone counters, and the primary bath has a soaker tub and heated floors.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of heated
Adjective
  • That moment may tell you more about its readiness for your business than another flawless result.
    — Lloyd Marino, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Special mention needs to be made of the in-room technology, which is flawless.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • The corn loaf is rich yet sweet and salty, topped with a vanilla bean mascarpone cream, salty corn caramel and a charred chunk of corn off the cob (a must-try).
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Don’t miss the Kandahari lamb chops, which are a garlicky, charred wonder to behold.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of charred

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“Well-done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-done. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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