perfection
noun
per·fec·tion
pər-ˈfek-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being perfect: such as
a
: freedom from fault or defect : flawlessness
b
: maturity
c
: the quality or state of being saintly
2
a
: an exemplification of supreme excellence
b
: an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence
3
: the act or process of perfecting
Examples of perfection in a Sentence
She has achieved a rare perfection in her playing.
His poetry is pure perfection.
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Leaders who value authenticity over perfection and build common ground across differences will harness the full potential of their teams.
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Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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My work hours, most notably, but also that little nagging voice in my head that yearns—no, demands—perfection.
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About One More Shot: James Nunn + Scott Adkins = perfection and that’s that.
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Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Ariana Grande in Schiaparelli Taking its cue from a design seen in Daniel Roseberry’s Spring 2025 haute-couture collection, the Wicked star’s exquisite custom gown exuded Glinda-esque perfection.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
My work hours, most notably, but also that little nagging voice in my head that yearns—no, demands—perfection.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
About One More Shot: James Nunn + Scott Adkins = perfection and that’s that.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfection. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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perfection
noun
per·fec·tion
pər-ˈfek-shən
1
: the quality or state of being perfect
2
: a perfect quality or thing
3
: a degree of accuracy or excellence that cannot be bettered
cooked to perfection
4
: the act or process of perfecting
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