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as in ideal
being entirely without fault or flaw
a stunningly perfect performance—not the slightest mistake—won her the gold medal in women's figure skating
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
living in perfect happiness in the country
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as in whole
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
I have a perfect recollection of that conversation
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as in to complete
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
perfected the arrangements for their long-awaited European vacation
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as in to improve
to make better
an art teacher who seems to believe that you can always perfect a painting with some additional brush strokes
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a perfect fit
perfect health
perfect condition
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Recent Examples of perfect
Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Both Meta’s and TikTok’s moderation systems are far from perfect and consistently make mistakes.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
These were traits Nuno also perfected in his time at Wolves (and never had time to at Spurs).
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Hamels, Hernández and Lester pitched no-hitters — and Hernández’s was perfect.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Both Meta’s and TikTok’s moderation systems are far from perfect and consistently make mistakes.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
Top-shelf balsamic makes all the difference; look for one from Modena, where makers have been perfecting balsamic for over four hundred years.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
These were traits Nuno also perfected in his time at Wolves (and never had time to at Spurs).
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
Adjective
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In a recent interview with Metro's Alistair McGeorge, Knight shared his thoughts on pursuing projects outside of WWE and revealed his ideal co-star for a potential acting venture.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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That shifting job landscape didn’t make for the ideal situation for Brown to make his head coaching debut, and the Bears went 1-4 under his leadership, their lone win coming in the season finale against the Green Bay Packers.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.—
Amanda Schupak,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneakers These iconic Stan Smith sneakers offer form and function thanks to their simple design, soft leather material (no blisters here!), and roomy fit.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2025
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The bulk of their diet should consist of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Complex carbs, such as whole fruits, beans, and whole grains, are largely unprocessed and contain nutrients that benefit health, such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals.1 For example, whole grains contain all three parts of the grain kernel: the germ, the endosperm, and the bran.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
18 Jan. 2025
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Searches will take considerable time to complete given the widespread devastation wrought by both blazes and safety challenges of searching in fire zones, the sheriff said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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Express Pay sends your money to a debit card within 24 hours of completing a shift.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2025
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Doing regular physical activity, such as walking, cycling, or strength training, to improve insulin sensitivity and help manage weight gain (as obesity is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes).—
Carisa Brewster,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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Removing medical debt from credit reports On Jan. 7, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule that will remove around $49 billion in medical bills from consumer credit reports, improving the credit score of more than 15 million Americans.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Awards season has commenced, and our social media feeds have been inundated with viral celebrity moments, glamorous couture, and of course, flawless red carpet makeup inspiration.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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It can also be used as a contour — simply select a shade three shades darker than your base and blend with Brush No. 1 for a flawless finish.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Doubtless, this is how Franklin found himself in Paris, persuading an absolute monarch to back the birth of a republic.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The first thing to clean: Your hands Washing your hands is one of the absolute best ways to protect yourself against illness, and this is especially true of norovirus.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Create a clean air space Another piece of advice is to focus on maintaining clean-air areas as opposed to an entire clean-air home.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Putting Poeltl behind Anthony-Towns could give New York one of the best frontcourts in the entire NBA.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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