to perfection
idiom
: in a way or to a degree that is exactly right
The steak was cooked to perfection.
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Here’s the process: Nestle your pie crust into a pie pan, whisk together the filling ingredients, pour the mixture into the crust and bake to perfection.
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
And for those in the mood for meat, the ribeye steak from the chalkboard specials comes perfectly charred on the outside, meltingly tender inside, and seasoned to perfection.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The Randy Rhoads parts were nailed to perfection by Wolfgang, earning a massive ovation from the crowd as Ozzy looked on with approval from his bat throne.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
Yet the champagne hue reads more old movie star to perfection.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
And for those in the mood for meat, the ribeye steak from the chalkboard specials comes perfectly charred on the outside, meltingly tender inside, and seasoned to perfection.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The Randy Rhoads parts were nailed to perfection by Wolfgang, earning a massive ovation from the crowd as Ozzy looked on with approval from his bat throne.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
Yet the champagne hue reads more old movie star to perfection.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
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“To perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20perfection. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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