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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
Ali Rampling, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The kitchen serves as the heart of the home, blending seamlessly into a sunlit family and sitting room — perfect for everything from lingering over Sunday brunch to lavish summer entertaining.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2025
And unless Joe Schoen has perfected his poker face, the Giants do not appear to be in love with a quarterback at No. 3 — although Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders still has Friday’s pro day on deck in Boulder, Colo., to turn more heads.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Inside No 9 race: Is Osimhen perfect for Manchester United?
—Ali Rampling, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The kitchen serves as the heart of the home, blending seamlessly into a sunlit family and sitting room — perfect for everything from lingering over Sunday brunch to lavish summer entertaining.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Because there can be no one best way in Quaker parenting, I’m freed from feeling like every detail of every decision will lead only to perfect success or abject defeat.
—Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2025
And unless Joe Schoen has perfected his poker face, the Giants do not appear to be in love with a quarterback at No. 3 — although Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders still has Friday’s pro day on deck in Boulder, Colo., to turn more heads.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
Adjective
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Leftover egg whites, yolks, or whole eggs that have been frozen can be ideal for baking and cooking applications where large quantities of eggs are needed.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Their slim design is also ideal for fighting off creases, wrinkles and shoulder bumps.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The simplest way, Studholme suggests, is to use one group of neutrals or a tone on tone graduation of the same color, such as Pigeon, Blue Gray, Muzzle and Cromarty from Farrow & Ball, for example.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Asked who’d buy these gold cards during an Oval Office meeting with reporters in February, Trump had a simple answer.—
Meehika Barua,
HubSpot,
18 Apr. 2025
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There was this whole dream sequence with Kate and a ping pong show and the girls doing their puppet dance from childhood where Jaclyn’s the face and Laurie’s the arms.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Whoever did the burying went to the trouble of making the whole thing look like a natural hill.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The final cost will be set once the design is completed, said Laura Swartz, the communications director for the Department of Finance.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2025
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He was also empowered to achieve a lifestyle by design that is filled with adventure, including completing IRONMAN triathlons and diving with great white sharks.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sporting improved to 2-6-1 in MLS regular-season play, winning its second match of 2025.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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If each of us could do one small good deed daily, the world would be improved.—
Maria Zimina,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Though the cleanup crews have drawn wide praise, the work has not been flawless.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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In thought leadership, the real win isn’t in being flawless.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the most viral clips from the show often trend for making either the suitor — or the singles — absolute fools online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Mayor’s ball is an absolute feast for the senses; the black-and-white costumes, the massive number of performers, the layout and possibility of the space.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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One of Kartel’s most steadfast supporters throughout his entire ordeal has been Hip-Hop icon Busta Rhymes, who attended Kartel’s trial for eleven straight days back in 2014.—
Rob Kenner,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Any time a bird gets sick, the entire flock is killed to help keep bird flu from spreading.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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