to perfection

idiom

: in a way or to a degree that is exactly right
The steak was cooked to perfection.

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Nordic Ware’s pans are made from aluminum and are known for their even heat distribution, so your cake will bake to perfection. Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Her brows were always arched to perfection, and her lashes? Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025 These pans are excellent for searing steaks, chicken thighs, and salmon fillets to perfection. Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025 Instead, guests step aboard a flying Four Seasons lounge, where Dom Pérignon flows freely (almost 100 bottles per three-week journey) and every leg of the trip is choreographed to perfection. Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for to perfection

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“To perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20perfection. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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