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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
Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Coppola had seen the Anderson documentary and thought the actress would be perfect for the part of Shelley in The Last Showgirl.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Jodie Cook, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Collaborating with efforts to perfect the process was sustainable cocoa producer Koa.
—Eve Thomas, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Vancouver was competitive and close at even strength and Kevin Lankinen was sharp again, but Tampa Bay scored twice on the power play and was perfect on the penalty kill.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Coppola had seen the Anderson documentary and thought the actress would be perfect for the part of Shelley in The Last Showgirl.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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It’s built on the scientific method perfected in labs.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Collaborating with efforts to perfect the process was sustainable cocoa producer Koa.
—Eve Thomas, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
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Liberty Creek delivers easy-drinking, value wines that are ideal for everyday enjoyment.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The tray-mount isn’t ideal for typing feel, but the typical issues with typing consistency aren’t as prominent here as other similar keyboards.Henri Robbins, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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The equation is simple: The more authoritarianism in the world, the more dissidents.Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Pay particular attention to Chapters 8 and 20, where Graham discusses the margin of safety concept and the simple but profound concept that buying a share of stock is actually owning part of a whole business.Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The whole family squeezes together, smiling, wearing various shades of blue and white.Vogue, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Uninsured Americans would be hit especially hard by the rule’s potential return, advocates stress, noting that services provided through clinics with Title X funding are particularly essential for such patients, who might receive their only medical care for the whole year during those visits.Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
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Once the prisoner exchange is completed, the two groups will then sprint to join their companies on opposite sides of the stadium to watch the game.Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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Renovations that lead to new uses or to create an asset poised for the long term can be financed without recourse for up to 30 years in most states—even financing improvements that were completed in the previous one to three years.Rafi Golberstein, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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His work focuses on how art and technology may improve learning settings.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Bucks improved to 11-1 all-time in NBA Cup games, with their only loss coming in the semifinal last year.Jacob Lev, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Madison is flawless in these closing scenes: stunned, heartbroken, unable to respond to the tentative romantic gestures of a Russian henchman who's taken a shine to her.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nicholas Hunter goes from glib to gripping as Whizzer; Max Green adds a hilarious goofiness to unconventional psychiatrist Mendel; and Juno McQueen is flawless as Jason, often the wisest character onstage.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Beginning Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles, the Steelers are about to embark upon an absolute gantlet.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Early results for the fourth quarter of the year show preliminary data for October at a new record high for credit card debt in the month, in absolute terms.Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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His programs have defined business news and set the standard for the entire industry.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Retaining top talent should also be a priority; consider enhancing employee benefits, embracing hybrid work models, mentoring high performers, aligning the entire team around a vision and core values that are engaging and investing in professional development programs.Robert Gauvreau, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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