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as in immaculately
without any flaws or errors
you did that handspring perfectly on your first try
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
you know perfectly well what I'm talking about, so don't pretend that you don't the purchase and sale was a perfectly legal transaction
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Recent Examples of perfectly
The song runs on for more than six minutes on the album, including a perfectly gnarly guitar solo from Freeman himself.
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Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
On the second occasion, Stassi sat perfectly still on the passenger seat and still refused to go inside the house.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
There’s something so photo-realistic about it— think biting into a perfectly ripe plum.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 May 2025
Look to Zendaya's deep side part, flippy ends and perfectly tousled texture for a best-in-class example.
—Karli Bendlin, People.com, 29 May 2025
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Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
On the second occasion, Stassi sat perfectly still on the passenger seat and still refused to go inside the house.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
There’s something so photo-realistic about it— think biting into a perfectly ripe plum.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 May 2025
Look to Zendaya's deep side part, flippy ends and perfectly tousled texture for a best-in-class example.
—Karli Bendlin, People.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
Adverb
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Colorectal cancer can take years to fully blossom, so the idea is that when these processes take hold in early childhood, cancer manifests at a younger and younger age.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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And then there’s the Cowboys, who now have two receivers in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens who promise to give the Giants’ secondary headaches if it isn’t fully prepared in Week 2.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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Photograph: Tyler Shane Elite Turkish Coffee $36 Amazon The Process Traditionally, finely ground Turkish coffee is mixed with water in a cezve, along with some sugar, depending on your preferences.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
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The finely veined stone dresses up sink countertops and provides a cool surface for kneading dough and rolling out pie crusts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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While the former first-round pick of the Buffalo Bills hasn’t quite found his footing in the league just yet, the early returns have been positive enough to give the coaching staff more confidence in a depleted cornerback room at the moment.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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That’s actually a quite accurate way to describe it — a clean version of Blade Runner.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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The confusion stems from language the White House used in the directive that will totally or partially suspend entry into the United States and the issuance of immigrant and non-immigrant visas to nationals of the 19 countries.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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On the other hand, Indian tech companies should start diversifying their clientele base instead of relying totally on the U.S. market.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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They’ve all been discarded and underestimated, and all of them are capable of much more than the dead-end job to which they’ve been assigned.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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Steve Zahn co-wrote the film about a father and daughter attempting to repair their relationship amid a tragedy, all while also preparing for the Young Miss Southeast Regional Dance Finals.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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Carey: There is just something about watching a midfield technician utterly control the tempo of a game.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The 24-time grand slam winner was utterly dominant throughout, facing just one break point all game.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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It has been well documented the historic year Scheffler posted in 2024.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Big Brother even somehow survived a disastrous first season to become a 25-year standby as well.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
31 May 2025
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The future is integrated, authentic, and wholly human.—
John Spencer-Taylor,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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For the record, Edward S may not be wholly sincere (or actually very satisfied).—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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