perfection
noun
per·fec·tion
pər-ˈfek-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being perfect: such as
a
: freedom from fault or defect : flawlessness
b
: maturity
c
: the quality or state of being saintly
2
a
: an exemplification of supreme excellence
b
: an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence
3
: the act or process of perfecting
Examples of perfection in a Sentence
She has achieved a rare perfection in her playing.
His poetry is pure perfection.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
That drive for perfection and to be the best defines Bayern Munich above everything else.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
That drive for perfection and to be the best defines Bayern Munich above everything else.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Bridging the gap by 2027 Getting ahead of the AI talent crunch doesn’t require perfection.
—Sarah Elk, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The rooms are done up in a beachy beige perfection with linen-upholstered seatings and rattan accents.
—Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfection. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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perfection
noun
per·fec·tion
pər-ˈfek-shən
1
: the quality or state of being perfect
2
: a perfect quality or thing
3
: a degree of accuracy or excellence that cannot be bettered
cooked to perfection
4
: the act or process of perfecting
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