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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-done
  1. meticulous
  2. fried
  3. perfect
  4. roasted
  5. polished
  6. heated
  7. flawless
  8. charred
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  • The British yard, which revealed its first catamaran at the Cannes Yachting Festival in early September, today unveiled a new flagship sailing superyacht that combines elegant design and meticulous craftsmanship with bluewater cruising capability.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Its $150, four-course menu balances meticulous technique with deep comfort.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of meticulous
Adjective
  • 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
  • And varieties run the gamut, from steamed to pan-fried and broth-filled.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of fried
Adjective
  • The shape skims one’s physique rather than hugging it, creating the kind of movement that made flapper dresses perfect for dancing.
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Runway is a perfect metaphor for a kid who is about to take off.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • But a whiff of the roasted treat, emanating without access to its visual source, is part of its charm.
    — Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The early menu structure was fascinating, with ingredients categorized by their preparation, centered around meats and vegetables organized by their preparation (roasted, braised, sautéed) and meant to be mixed and matched a la carte.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of roasted
Adjective
  • With polished prose and impeccable research, historian Philbrick unravels the Golden State’s ties to profit, enslavement and white supremacy.
    — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The long-sleeve blouse was a polished piece that was further accentuated by a pair of charcoal gray trousers with pleating and a wide-leg silhouette.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • The grounds are also home to multiple dining and lounge areas plus a heated three-car garage.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026
  • These new suites do just that with intuitive buttons for lighting and curtains, heated bathroom floors, and extra-large tubs big enough to fit half a rowing team.
    — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of heated
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  • Exploring Ireland, one village at a time This was my first visit to Ireland, and the nine-day itinerary was a flawless introduction to all things Éire.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Fonda’s flawless silver pixie changed that, revealing his rare ability to transform gray hair from some something to be concealed into something to be expertly cultivated — a technique few colorists had dared to master.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • Signature dishes include Alaskan black cod with charred broccolini and yuzu kabayaki butter, Creekstone Farms Angus steaks, triple chocolate chip cookies and sticky toffee cake.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Footage shot later at daybreak showed the house gutted, charred and blackened from the inside out.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of charred

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