picture-perfect

adjective

pic·​ture-perfect
: completely flawless : perfect
made a picture-perfect landing

Examples of picture-perfect in a Sentence

it was a picture-perfect day for a picnic—the sun was shining and a light breeze stirred the air
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Prada is hosting a picture-perfect takeover on and off the shores of Lido del Faro, a beach club located on the Punta Carena bay, in Anacapri, the more tranquil side of the island known for its rugged cliffs and sweeping views of the sea. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 July 2025 For picture-perfect layers, make each one with about 30 minutes of freezing time between. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 July 2025 After searching for picture-perfect round rocks, stock up on craft supplies and buy some cheap paint and brushes from a discount store or online. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Of course your environment doesn’t have to be picture-perfect. Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for picture-perfect

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of picture-perfect was in 1909

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“Picture-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/picture-perfect. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

picture-perfect

adjective
: completely flawless : perfect
made a picture-perfect landing
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