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as in ideal
being entirely without fault or flaw
a stunningly perfect performance—not the slightest mistake—won her the gold medal in women's figure skating
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
living in perfect happiness in the country
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as in whole
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
I have a perfect recollection of that conversation
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as in to complete
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
perfected the arrangements for their long-awaited European vacation
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as in to improve
to make better
an art teacher who seems to believe that you can always perfect a painting with some additional brush strokes
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a perfect fit
perfect health
perfect condition
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Recent Examples of perfect
Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
The official trailer for You season five shows that even having the seemingly perfect life isn’t enough for Joe Goldberg.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
Cade Metz, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
As a child, part of what had turned me off to dance was the uniformity required: all those perfect little girls, with perfect coifs, perfect pink tights, and perfect slim thighs.
—Elyse Durham, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert that's perfect for big family get-togethers.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
The official trailer for You season five shows that even having the seemingly perfect life isn’t enough for Joe Goldberg.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
Error correction will be less complex and more efficient if Microsoft can perfect its topological qubits, many scientists said.
—Cade Metz, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
As a child, part of what had turned me off to dance was the uniformity required: all those perfect little girls, with perfect coifs, perfect pink tights, and perfect slim thighs.
—Elyse Durham, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
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Many of the park’s trails are ideal for mountain biking, with Lakeside Loop, Evitts Mountain Trail, and Rocky Trail being the most popular for cyclists.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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First embraced by shoemakers when leather was scarce during World War II, the tightly woven palm fibers are ideal for warmer climates, which Canary Islands native Manolo Blahnik surely knows a thing or two about.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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But with a change as simple as adding a bistro table and chairs, these cozy nooks become inviting oases to use regularly.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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But there's a simple—and so easy-to-remember—method that will make the packing process easy every time: the 5-4-3-2-1 method.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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None of the marchers expected violence because reporters–not only Martin–were there observing the whole thing, cameras rolling.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Raw deliveries aside, TGL nailed the whole proof-of-concept thing by attracting a far younger audience than golf is used to reaching.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Boston could look to swing another blockbuster trade to land a former Cy Young winner to help complete their pitching staff.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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But that plant is still getting established and doesn’t expect to complete its first missile until 2027.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Supporters view McMahon as a capable executive poised to reform a department that Republicans argue has failed to improve American education.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Now 18-7 in 2025, the Pacers improved their home record to 19-10.—
Phillip B. Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Below, find Vogue’s edit of the best setting sprays for priming and setting a flawless makeup look, all the while hydrating and soothing the skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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The viciousness, Cargill’s offense, look, and facial expressions were flawless.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Second, demand that any agreement include the return of kidnapped children and prisoners, as well as absolute security guarantees.—
Claude Malhuret,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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At just 99 million base pairs, its DNA has been stripped down to the absolute essentials.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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If Lamoriello had his way, no one would have been traded this week, and the Islanders would have brought the entire gang back for another go in 2025-26.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s entire Cabinet consists of loyalists, most of whom lack basic qualifications or experience for their positions, and the gutting of the professional civil service is well underway.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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