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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For the event, held at The Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, Calif., the Sprinter Vodka Soda founder matched her latest product for picture-perfect moments. Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025 This year’s Picnic Day, a free celebration, featured a parade, battle of the bands, fashion show and other events on an otherwise picture-perfect day with mild temperatures and a deep blue sky. Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025 After searching for picture-perfect round rocks, stock up on craft supplies and buy some cheap paint and brushes from a discount store or online. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025 Out: Over-the-top entertaining where everything is picture-perfect. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

picture-perfect

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