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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 complete
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
Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
This mess-free, no-sting formula comes in a handy spray bottle, perfect for reaching tricky spots like your bikini line, back, or butt.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 19 July 2025
Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2025
The plan for 2025 is to serve two to three large customers, focusing specifically on their agentic integrations so H can fine-tune the model and perfect the user experience before rolling it out more widely, Cloix said.
—semafor.com, 9 July 2025
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Adjective
If the Red Sox can avoid paying a king's ransom for him, a trade would make perfect sense for the team.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
This mess-free, no-sting formula comes in a handy spray bottle, perfect for reaching tricky spots like your bikini line, back, or butt.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 19 July 2025
Verb
The key to perfecting space rice is meeting a trifecta of conditions: the rice needs to be small, productive, and nutritious.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2025
The plan for 2025 is to serve two to three large customers, focusing specifically on their agentic integrations so H can fine-tune the model and perfect the user experience before rolling it out more widely, Cloix said.
—semafor.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
Adjective
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During our tests, Fox found these hiking socks to be an ideal height, coming over the top of her hiking boots without being too tall.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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The crisp lines make this an ideal addition to a minimalist space.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Construction is about 20% complete, and the building is on track to open for the 2026-27 school year, said Lippman, the CEO of Carmen Schools.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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During World War II, a small section was used as air raid shelters, complete with heavy fortified doors.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Was Justin Bieber pulling a long con on us this whole time?—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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The dad of three also told PEOPLE that the whole affair brought the family closer together.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Drinks on one of the numerous terraces in Old Montreal is blissful way to finish the day.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Outstanding Seniors winner Braden Cole finished third in the super poll with 3,956 votes.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The ban aims to improve academic achievement, reduce cyberbullying, and minimize classroom disruptions.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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The company reports that one client achieved 15–25% savings on total drug spend by applying insights surfaced through their analytics engine — improving formulary alignment, optimizing channel routing, and managing drug mix more actively, all without switching PBMs or disrupting member care.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The illusion was flawless, the synchronization perfect.—
Luciana Cemerka,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Any robotaxi service, Waymo included, needs to be virtually flawless in order to scale the service safely—yet with Tesla there’s no sign of that, according to Martinez.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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For the consumer who truly wants the absolute best optics, glass is still the best material available.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The defense is claiming two reasons for dismissal: That Dugan has absolute immunity as a judge on official acts like deciding when a case is called and also that the prosecution is an example of government overreach.—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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After just a few months on the job, Bondi claimed her anti-fentanyl operations saved 258 million lives—a number that is roughly three-quarters of the entire U.S. population.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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This lady has harassed me the entire time behind the scenes, trying to have ppl call me to abort my baby, wishing death on my unborn child and so much more!—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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