How to Use perfectly in a Sentence

perfectly

adverb
  • The steak was perfectly cooked.
  • That’s perfectly fine, and in some ways good for the sport.
    Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Don’t miss the perfectly clear milk punch, a drink that dates back to the early 1700s.
    William Li, Town & Country, 9 June 2023
  • There's a lot of steps that have to go perfectly right for all that to work.
    CBS News, 2 June 2024
  • The small, rounded pouch hangs perfectly on the leather belt.
    Shelby Ying Hyde, harpersbazaar.com, 31 May 2023
  • The coffee is good and cheap, the eggs are always cooked perfectly.
    Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
  • But the chicken was grilled nicely and the cheese was perfectly gooey.
    Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Guide the router along a straightedge to ensure each dado is perfectly straight and square to the edge.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 24 Jan. 2023
  • The light wash denim pants worn with this outfit paired perfectly with the fur footwear.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The sheer blue gown was filled with drama and draping that fit her perfectly.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Sep. 2023
  • With the resurgence of the dance genre in recent years, Raven fits in perfectly while still standing all on its own.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Just enough muscle to fill out a three piece suit perfectly.
    Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Hash brown potato crowns go in the air fryer and come out perfectly crisp.
    Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Caramel Swirls Loewe’s brown acid-wash jeans pair perfectly with a simple dark brown sweater and flats.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Bayard Rustin has emerged of late as a hero almost perfectly tuned to our time.
    Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Therefore, if your teeth are not perfectly straight, these may not be the best option for you.
    Kat Hillman | Iron Monk Solutions, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The collared sleeveless dress was cinched at the waist with a leg slit, and ruffled down King’s physique perfectly.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
  • The wood rack with gold details blends into any home decor and can fit perfectly on a desk or kitchen counter.
    Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2023
  • Plus, the flared legs pair perfectly with any sneakers or high-platform boots of your choice.
    Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2024
  • That played out perfectly for the first four weeks as the two combined for 20 tackles, nine tackles for loss and six sacks.
    Stephen Means, cleveland, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Blaine and Kurt perform this as a part of the old-timey, black-and-white local TV special, with a big band vibe that perfectly fits the set.
    Vulture, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Reach for it to perfectly fry eggs and sear hunks of meat and any other pan-frying and roasting jobs.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Teen brains are perfectly capable The 1920s were boom times for leisure.
    Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Friedl timed his jump perfectly, stuck his glove above the wall and made the spectacular catch.
    Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 6 May 2023
  • Poeltl’s salary would fit perfectly into a deal for Grayson Allen.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
  • With Lindor down to the last out, the shortstop sent a slider to left field, placing it perfectly in no-man’s land.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 July 2024
  • Bake it with just the sauce first; that way the crust will be perfectly cooked (all the way through and crisp on the bottom) by the time the cheese is melted and bubbly on top. Get the recipe.
    Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2022
  • Liadi timed his run perfectly and in a one-on-one with the keeper, the striker danced around him to finish his brace.
    Scott Turner | , al, 26 Mar. 2023
  • That’s perfectly fine for the Angels, who once again need to rebuild their offense.
    Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • This results in food that bakes evenly, rises predictably, and browns perfectly.
    Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024

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