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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
Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
That light weight is perfect for backpackers and our tester was able to hike with it for three days throughout Wyoming without feeling weighed down.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
His visionary ideas changed the course of automotive history by perfecting unimaginable designs.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Champagne Toast 3-Wick Candle This fruity candle smells like a sparkling spritzer—perfect for setting the mood for a festive gathering.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
That light weight is perfect for backpackers and our tester was able to hike with it for three days throughout Wyoming without feeling weighed down.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
The receiver puts up big numbers by perfecting the smallest details.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
His visionary ideas changed the course of automotive history by perfecting unimaginable designs.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
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Taurus will rise in the eastern sky around sunset, and will be overhead from about midnight onwards, which is when viewing will be most ideal.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Similarly, today’s quantum computers have far fewer resources than what would be ideal for large-scale problem-solving.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Both measures required a simple majority for passage.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Clark kept her look simple with a black sweater and bomber jacket at the Hinkle Fieldhouse, where the Butler Bulldogs play.Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some visitors book the whole hut and bring friends and family, while others reserve available beds in unbooked rooms.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Former Trump officials have taken this to a whole new level, however.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Creators will have to complete a questionnaire for each project in advance so that Roblox can ensure proper categorization.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Election workers have never completed ballot counting on Election Day at any point in the country's history.Rachel Barber, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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After all, removing arbitrary barriers to entry only improves an art form.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Mulvey-Woolridge, who won approximately 51.1% of the vote, hopes to invest in law enforcement, improve roads and basic services and use tax dollars efficiently.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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The ability to holistically view the problem or situation at hand and leverage data to make a decision that leads to the most optimal outcomes powers flawless, swift execution.Naveen Singh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Elevate your beauty routine and reveal your most flawless complexion yet!Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lucifer does both with aplomb, with Tom Ellis having the absolute time of his life as the Literal Devil, and Lauren German as the cop who is literally immune to his charms.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Content by this author: Out-of-Control Immigration With the U.S. economy soaring, few care that immigration to the United States is at its highest absolute levels.James O. Goldsborough, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Now comes perhaps his biggest challenge yet: Taking over a San Jose Earthquakes team that finished last in the entire league and gave up the most goals (78) in MLS history.Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Dropbox recommends using the desktop app to upload entire folders and large files since the website uploader has a 10GB limit.Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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