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Recent Examples of well-done
Pro tip: Always ask for the hashbrowns well-done, or Scattered.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
There is also a large, and well-done children’s garden.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
Cena’s most recent SmackDown promo about his own peers who couldn’t let go of the wrestling business was poignant and well-done.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Cargo room is plentiful and seating is well-done for four.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
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With the accusations coming to light, many fans have pointed out that Blake Lively might have gotten a nose job—one that might be the most well-done in Hollywood.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025
Not only was Loki’s fate holding the timelines together incredibly well-done (and cleverly—almost miraculously—tied back to the first Captain America movie) the rest of the characters also had such satisfying endings.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The dancers don’t show up until 28 minutes in, and are used sparingly, but the choreography is well-done and really adds dynamics.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Known for its crispy edges, the smashburger is a technique that puts ground beef on a hot grill for a healthy sear that yields a browned (albeit well-done) patty built for cheese and special sauce.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 July 2024
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
There is also a large, and well-done children’s garden.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
Cena’s most recent SmackDown promo about his own peers who couldn’t let go of the wrestling business was poignant and well-done.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Cargo room is plentiful and seating is well-done for four.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
Related: See All the New Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively’s Texts & Emails—Including the One That References Taylor Swift
With the accusations coming to light, many fans have pointed out that Blake Lively might have gotten a nose job—one that might be the most well-done in Hollywood.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025
Not only was Loki’s fate holding the timelines together incredibly well-done (and cleverly—almost miraculously—tied back to the first Captain America movie) the rest of the characters also had such satisfying endings.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The dancers don’t show up until 28 minutes in, and are used sparingly, but the choreography is well-done and really adds dynamics.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Known for its crispy edges, the smashburger is a technique that puts ground beef on a hot grill for a healthy sear that yields a browned (albeit well-done) patty built for cheese and special sauce.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-done
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Though beefy humanoids like Boston Dynamics’ Atlas have been able to perform terrifyingly impressive feats of acrobatics for the better part of a decade, many of those feats were scripted and the result of meticulous coding and fine-tuning by human engineers.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
23 July 2025
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Their ‘Rare Handcrafts’ models showcase the delicate art of hand engraving under a binocular microscope, creating a newfound appreciation for the meticulous work of jewelry and watchmakers.—
Anna Haines,
AFAR Media,
23 July 2025
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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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Sharon's fried chicken comes as a 2- or 4-piece meal with biscuits and either one or two sides.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Dressed cucumbers are also a great make-and-take side for picnics to add to a cold plate, serve alongside fried chicken, or even put on a sandwich.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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One of the town favorites, Mast General Store, got started in Western North Carolina in the 19th century and is still providing the area with outdoor goods and apparel perfect for adventures in WNC and beyond.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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The other five pools offer a more serene atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing evening swim, with one just steps away from the rooms.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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The tool’s ability to generate 40 polished assets at once from posters to UI flows to 3D models was repeatedly cited as a key differentiator.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The overall aesthetic is inviting yet polished—a place where teenagers can gather after a day at the shore and grown-ups feel equally at home.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The Princess of Wales was first diagnosed with cancer in April 2024 and finished chemotherapy in September of that year.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 July 2025
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After the restrictions were in place, however, China’s criminal networks switched to shipping out precursors—the chemicals needed to make the opioid—instead of finished fentanyl.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Much like the service, the cooking was precise and faultless, and the brief wine list was absolutely on point.—
Rachel Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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The difference between wired (1ms) and wireless (2ms) input lag is minimal, but the resistance provided by the face buttons is essentially faultless, so the difference is outright indiscernible.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The result is a skillful balance between dewy and glossy, blushy and gleamy.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
18 July 2025
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But despite those skillful trappings, the story soon feels ponderous.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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“Well-done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-done. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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