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Recent Examples of well-done
Add an additional 2 to 3 minutes for well-done.
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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
Cena’s most recent SmackDown promo about his own peers who couldn’t let go of the wrestling business was poignant and well-done.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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
Cena’s most recent SmackDown promo about his own peers who couldn’t let go of the wrestling business was poignant and well-done.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-done
Adjective
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The meticulous process of turning Doctorow’s historical novel into a musical started with playwright Terrence McNally, who wrote a 60-page treatment in 1994.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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This meticulous process is all in the name of snagged that Master Chronometer label, meaning that the timepiece is highly accurate and surpasses the threshold for ultra-high performance.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Being from the Cape Fear coast of North Carolina, nothing epitomizes comfort food to me more than fried fish.—
Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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The lineup includes steaks, shrimp, fried chicken, soups, breakfast dishes, salads and more.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On this postcard-perfect corner of Canada’s northeastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador that’s slammed by wind and waves, cod-fishing communities hold on to their distinctive settler history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Anything less than near-perfect means teams are preparing for a potential delay.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Service here is attentive and polished, but not pushy, and servers are happy to walk you through the cocktail menu and provide suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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At 249 pounds, this one, hewn from polished Verde marble, isn’t going anywhere.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This, plus tanking penalties, feels nearly flawless.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Imanaga will give up home runs as a fly ball pitcher, so living to fight another day is more valuable than trying to be flawless.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Confit lamb shank with carrot puree, roasted baby carrots, truffle avgolemono and caper herb salad.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Even a spontaneous side order of roasted carrots with pomegranate yogurt is haunting me, in a wonderful way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The publication adds that the finished product is coated with a cheese seasoning blend that includes oil and powdered ingredients, contributing to its distinctive texture and durability.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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But that other supplier would have to try to reverse engineer that particular dye — formulas for dyes and colorants were, in spite of being in service to the war effort, still proprietary — and backward engineering color from a finished product is a crapshoot.—
Kory Stamper,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Newport’s skillful direction drives the more than 3½-hour play (including two intermissions), making every minute count.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Finnish native Margareta Martin brought enthusiasm and skillful organizing following a move to Atlanta, a dynamic that helped establish a wide variety of cultural, business, artistic and culinary links between the Nordic world and here.—
Mark Woolsey,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Well-done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-done. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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