How to Use to perfection in a Sentence

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  • Four more minutes on the grill melts the cheese to perfection.
    Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 23 June 2023
  • The toppings and crust were crispy and the cheese was melted to perfection.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Salmon is an easy, high protein, quick fish to cook to perfection right on top of the stove.
    Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Yet the champagne hue reads more old movie star to perfection.
    Alex Badia, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
  • It was whisked away to the kitchen of Yellow Beach restaurant, where it would be grilled to perfection.
    Tracey Teo, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2024
  • The chicken is coated and seasoned to perfection, and the honey sriracha adds just the right amount of sweet and heat.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
  • But the striker timed his movement to perfection to steer in De Bruyne’s cross from close range.
    Ben Church, CNN, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Grab an oversized, borrowed-from-the-boys take that is worn-in to perfection.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
  • The sound is impeccable and the tone has been tuned to perfection.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Her brows, however, were arched to perfection and locked in place, and her lips had a glossy sheen.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 13 July 2023
  • Just about anything can be wrapped up in tin foil and tossed into the campfire to cook to perfection on the coals.
    Brandon Rasmussen, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Few pieces are as versatile as a white tee and this one is cut to perfection.
    Diana Tsui, ELLE, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Rick Henry styled Perry's hair to perfection and Kim Truong was in charge of nails.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Her base was blended and buffed to perfection with bronzed and sculpted cheeks.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 31 Mar. 2023
  • It was tailored to perfection with pleats at the trousers that fell to meet his white shoes perfectly.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 8 Dec. 2023
  • These plushy essentials blur the look of pores and set your makeup to perfection.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 May 2024
  • In our cooking tests, this pick performed very well for both the beans and pork, cooking both to perfection.
    Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2023
  • One thing's for sure: these crispy, lemony chicken wings are cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
    Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Just make sure to set the timer because this Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip will be bubbling to perfection in a flash.
    Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
  • The firm said there is no shortage of companies that are priced to perfection and still have room for upside.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 13 July 2024
  • Cheddar Bites: Dipped in batter, the bite-sized White Cheddar cheese bites are fried to perfection.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
  • Then slip into a pair of Studio Nicholson clogs to finish off the look to perfection.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Using a dry cloth and a dab of toothpaste, polish your silver to perfection and rinse.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Her long, dark hair was swept to one side and styled into loose, bouncy waves, while her makeup was bronzed to perfection.
    Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 22 July 2024
  • Her hair was also styled to perfection in perfect waves.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 30 June 2023
  • Her hair has been straightened to perfection with the ends subtly curled under, and the finish is beyond glossy.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The main digs are designed to perfection and have a distinctly rustic feel.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 July 2023
  • This dish is a simple one, but the challenge comes with cooking the octopus to perfection.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 14 Sep. 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
  • 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

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