WELL-DONE Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

well-done

adjective

Definition of well-done

as in meticulous

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as in fried

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Recent Examples of well-done 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 The battle scene is well-done and scored so perfectly, even The Thing would shed a tear. — Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-done

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Adjective

Even so, Mitch said living with Justin is easy, thanks to his meticulous approach to nearly everything.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Instead, the project will be slow and meticulous to ensure no dust or debris falls onto the neighboring railroad tracks which border the mill on all sides.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of meticulous

Adjective

And varieties run the gamut, from steamed to pan-fried and broth-filled.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
The popular food truck serves serves up a simple but well-executed menu that includes a hamburger, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and their famous shrimp burger—a 1/4 pound of fried shrimp on a brioche bun with all the fixings.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of fried

Adjective

The pass the Netherlands forward wrapped into Alexander Isak’s feet was perfect.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The Hoosiers have won 17 straight games, the longest active winning streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision, and are a perfect 16-0 at home under Cignetti.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of perfect

Adjective

Johanna's also serves jibaritos with chicken ($13), roasted pork ($12) and a combo of all three ($13).

— Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026
This blind taste taste kit will guide them through distinguishing different bodies and flavors in five mystery single-origin roasted coffees.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of roasted

Adjective

Elsewhere, Hailey Bieber gave us a lesson in polished wedding guest glam, while Joey King played with the little details on the Practical Magic 2 promo tour.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
Pick up a rich-looking faux-suede jacket and comfy clogs for polished outfits.

— Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of polished

Adjective

In the back, there’s a 38-foot-long heated saltwater pool and a cabana with a full kitchen.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 15 Sep. 2026
To convert the solid preforms into fiber, workers load them into multi-story draw towers where they are heated and pulled down to 125 microns in diameter — roughly the width of a human hair.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of heated

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

Adjective

In renovating the space, Leandro leaned into its historic texture, exposing brick walls and the charred wood beams in the family room, and stripping off drywall to reveal the original ceiling structure on the upper floor.

— Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
Tendrils of smoke still wafted over the charred vessel by midday Thursday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of charred

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