to perfection
idiom
: in a way or to a degree that is exactly right
The steak was cooked to perfection.
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The latter compliments any chic city outfit to perfection, adding a simple yet subtle colorful pop.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
At the age of 30, with over 2,200 career carries under his belt, Henry still looks like a young running back, and his stats illustrate that to perfection.
—Jesse Reed, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
For instance, the main drawing room was part of the original building, and Byrne and her team reinstated the delicate dentil molding and restored the original fireplace to perfection.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
This is certainly not to say the fillings are an afterthought: The Banana Cream is whipped to perfection, the Apple is teeming with over 3 pounds of tender fruit, and the Dark Chocolate Truffle is as indulgent as a bonbon and made with chocolate from local company Videri.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
At the age of 30, with over 2,200 career carries under his belt, Henry still looks like a young running back, and his stats illustrate that to perfection.
—Jesse Reed, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
For instance, the main drawing room was part of the original building, and Byrne and her team reinstated the delicate dentil molding and restored the original fireplace to perfection.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
This is certainly not to say the fillings are an afterthought: The Banana Cream is whipped to perfection, the Apple is teeming with over 3 pounds of tender fruit, and the Dark Chocolate Truffle is as indulgent as a bonbon and made with chocolate from local company Videri.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
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“To perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20perfection. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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