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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.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
4 Aug. 2025
The battle scene is well-done and scored so perfectly, even The Thing would shed a tear.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
27 July 2025
Pro tip: Always ask for the hashbrowns well-done, or Scattered.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
There is also a large, and well-done children’s garden.
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Janet B. Carson,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-done
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Lasdun, by contrast, insists on delivering a meticulous retelling of the Murdaugh case, complete with byzantine subplots involving the suspicious death of the family’s housekeeper and the murder of another local teenager.
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Sketches, photographs lost in a fire Norman Rockwell was known for using meticulous detail to draw out a range of human emotions in his vignettes of everyday life.
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The treat features McDonald's signature apple filling, wrapped in a golden, fried crust.
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Southern Grandmas know that fried potatoes aren't just for supper.
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The season’s final visit by the defending World Series champs coaxed the first sellout crowd of the season for the Minnesota Twins on a perfect summer evening.
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Neither butter nor margarine is perfect, and both have potential drawbacks.
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Additionally, while seeds are heart-healthy, roasted and salted seeds can be high in sodium.
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Testers praised its moist texture, deep-roasted flavor and seasoning.
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Even polished staples are getting warm-weather refresh, with Bermuda shorts and sporty track pants stepping in as versatile alternatives to more traditional styles.
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Nothing about the place feels polished.
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Returning additional heated water can threaten fish, aquatic plants, and other wildlife, requiring operators to reduce power output or temporarily shut reactors down to comply with environmental regulations.
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The disagreement was the subject of heated discussion during an attorneys’ conference Thursday, a discussion that continued into Friday morning and prompted another conference for which the jury was sent out of the courtroom.
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Thousands of five-star reviews attest to their high-quality, expensive feel and flawless fit.
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When a mouse costs more than $100, buyers expect premium materials, advanced software, and near-flawless execution.
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As the high heat starts rendering fats and oils from broiled meats, the juices are channeled away and fall into a drip tray through a series of holes.
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The combination of broiled eggplant, miso glaze and bubu abare (crispy rice crackers) rivals everything else on the menu.
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“Well-done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-done. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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