picture-perfect

adjective

pic·​ture-perfect
: completely flawless : perfect
made a picture-perfect landing

Examples of picture-perfect in a Sentence

it was a picture-perfect day for a picnic—the sun was shining and a light breeze stirred the air
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These men shower their wives with praise, heartfelt captions and picture-perfect moments, creating an image of unwavering devotion. Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Jai Lucas stepped off a private jet in Miami on a sunny picture-perfect Sunday afternoon holding the hand of his young son, Jaxin. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025 Raphael will play Elle’s mom and role model, Eva, who is polished, pragmatic and thrives on keeping things picture-perfect. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025 But their picture-perfect romance quickly devolved, with his erectile dysfunction and her fertility issues driving them apart. John Russell, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for picture-perfect

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of picture-perfect was in 1909

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“Picture-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/picture-perfect. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

picture-perfect

adjective
: completely flawless : perfect
made a picture-perfect landing
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