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verb

past tense of perfect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfected
Verb
  • The Commanders improved to 10-5 for the first time since 1991 and now have a 94 percent chance to make the playoffs.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As Gomez became more comfortable in MLS and less shy around Miami’s star players, his output and final product drastically improved.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • If so many grown women are feeling vigilant, imagine how girls and younger women feel: at a vulnerable age, still learning about the world and already surrounded by the message—and, in plenty of cases, the reality—that boys and men are dangerous.
    Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Speaking of Armageddon, the scene at the end when Ben Affleck says goodby to Bruce Willis has developed a reputation online for making grown men cry.
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Daisy Edgar-Jones’ style file consists of contemporary boho looks via Chloé’s ruffles upon ruffles, polished downtown cool girl fits by way of Magda Butrym and Our Legacy, and red carpet bangers courtesy of Victoria Beckham, 16Arlington, and Givenchy.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Blow dry your hair upside down and add a bit of a loose wave for a less polished look.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Seattle finished 10-7 but missed the playoffs in Macdonald’s first season as head coach.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • After the 1996 Rose Bowl march, Arizona State finished 9-3 the next season but then went four years without posting a winning record.
    Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Robust know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk applicants and thorough verification of fund sources can help mitigate risks, but that is not all; there is more to the story.
    Khurram Akhtar, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Online connectivity has enhanced the work of entrepreneurs, opening new business possibilities.
    John Hall, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • According to the brand, añejo is Strait’s favorite style of tequila (meaning it’s been aged between one and three years), and aging the spirit in wine barrels as opposed to the ex-bourbon barrels that are typically used in the industry is Codigo’s signature move.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The Digest The Indian sculptor and multidisciplinary artist Himmat Shah has died, aged 92.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • It is often climbed as a three day objective and is an excellent venue for extended roped glacier travel.
    Sean McNally, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The Next Chapter in Glenlivet's 200-Year Legacy The Glenlivet brand has been synonymous with excellent single malt since the dawn of the category.
    Mark Littler, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The voice cast is superb right down the line, especially Harrelson’s Mr. Peanut.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The goaltenders were superb as Ethan Bauer had 34 saves for Belmont, while Graham Emerick turned aside 35 for Winchester.
    Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Perfected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfected. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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