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as in meticulous
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Recent Examples of well-done
Cena’s most recent SmackDown promo about his own peers who couldn’t let go of the wrestling business was poignant and well-done.
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Cargo room is plentiful and seating is well-done for four.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
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With the accusations coming to light, many fans have pointed out that Blake Lively might have gotten a nose job—one that might be the most well-done in Hollywood.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025
Not only was Loki’s fate holding the timelines together incredibly well-done (and cleverly—almost miraculously—tied back to the first Captain America movie) the rest of the characters also had such satisfying endings.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The dancers don’t show up until 28 minutes in, and are used sparingly, but the choreography is well-done and really adds dynamics.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Pro tip: Always ask for the hashbrowns well-done, or Scattered.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024
Known for its crispy edges, the smashburger is a technique that puts ground beef on a hot grill for a healthy sear that yields a browned (albeit well-done) patty built for cheese and special sauce.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 July 2024
Medium here, a well-done over there, suddenly even the biggest grill seems to have too many hot spots (or not enough), and managing flare-ups starts to seem like a job better left to the fire department.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 June 2024
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Cargo room is plentiful and seating is well-done for four.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
Related: See All the New Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively’s Texts & Emails—Including the One That References Taylor Swift
With the accusations coming to light, many fans have pointed out that Blake Lively might have gotten a nose job—one that might be the most well-done in Hollywood.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025
Not only was Loki’s fate holding the timelines together incredibly well-done (and cleverly—almost miraculously—tied back to the first Captain America movie) the rest of the characters also had such satisfying endings.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The dancers don’t show up until 28 minutes in, and are used sparingly, but the choreography is well-done and really adds dynamics.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Pro tip: Always ask for the hashbrowns well-done, or Scattered.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024
Known for its crispy edges, the smashburger is a technique that puts ground beef on a hot grill for a healthy sear that yields a browned (albeit well-done) patty built for cheese and special sauce.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 July 2024
Medium here, a well-done over there, suddenly even the biggest grill seems to have too many hot spots (or not enough), and managing flare-ups starts to seem like a job better left to the fire department.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-done
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Later, as the way opened, Swedish producers and artists, from Denniz Pop to Max Martin, would follow, bringing glossy, meticulous pop to the global marketplace.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
18 June 2025
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Once home to Louis XV’s architect, the property underwent a meticulous four-year renovation before reopening to what is now one of the most luxurious properties in the city.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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The Setup Is Perfect For Activism And Restructuring Red Lobster’s recent bankruptcy serves as a prime example of not wanting things to be flawless.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Local water sausage executes a flawless 360,493° ultra-zoom mega spin.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
13 June 2025
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But my favorite controversy came in the 1985 series, when the Flyers’ radical idea of letting their goalies have a water bottle on top of the net resulted in Glen Sather threatening to pull the Oilers off the ice while demanding to know whether buckets of fried chicken were next.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Much of Lucky Bird’s clientele are office workers who place orders for fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, wings and sides like cheddar jalapeño biscuits.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The world is all about them, and they are constantly focused on creating a perfect image of themselves in front of others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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On Saturday, Jones wasn’t available to save her team and its perfect record.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Related Story For a more elevated aesthetic, Dotto notes they can also be worn raw or given a light wash to evoke the polished sophistication of formalwear.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
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This pair is the best of both worlds, with polished fabric straps, a cushioned memory foam footbed, and an arch-supportive design that keeps your feet ache-free while complementing just about any outfit in your wardrobe.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
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The rookie isn’t a finished product, and there surely will be some welcome-to-the-NFL moments as a run defender.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The pictures show the finished Avenue 56 grade separation, which raises traffic above the track route using a 219 feet long, 35 feet wide bridge.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Game theory predicts something surprising: Even with a hypothetically perfect vaccine – faultless efficacy, zero side effects – voluntary vaccination programs will never achieve 100% coverage.—
Avi Dor,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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In the ring, his attention to detail and faultless technique enabled him to post a 49-5-1 record.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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That compromise seemed either an example of the military’s skillful navigation of a polarizing topic—the naming of military posts and ships—or trolling.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
13 June 2025
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Love, the film suggests, has always been a strategic, material affair, a matter of skillful hunting and gathering.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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“Well-done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-done. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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