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as in immaculately
without any flaws or errors
you did that handspring perfectly on your first try
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
you know perfectly well what I'm talking about, so don't pretend that you don't the purchase and sale was a perfectly legal transaction
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Recent Examples of perfectly
This doesn’t mean that the two parties’ political strengths and weaknesses in this election are perfectly equivalent and offsetting in the battleground state of Wisconsin.
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Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Ernest sang the hit for the dancing country music fans Monday, which perfectly led into Jelly Roll's show.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
The pie crust is perfectly golden brown and flaky, adding a nice texture to the smooth custard.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
And Megan Fox took it a step further by making sure her Queen Amidala manicure went perfectly with her costume's aesthetic.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024
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Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Ernest sang the hit for the dancing country music fans Monday, which perfectly led into Jelly Roll's show.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
The pie crust is perfectly golden brown and flaky, adding a nice texture to the smooth custard.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
And Megan Fox took it a step further by making sure her Queen Amidala manicure went perfectly with her costume's aesthetic.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
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Prohibiting smoking is the only way to fully protect us from secondhand smoke exposure.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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These flashbacks are presented without audio, as though the sound of Jonathan’s voice and Catherine’s own crying are too excruciating to fully recall.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Designer Todd Snyder, whose eponymous label offers a finely pleated version from Texas shirtmaker Hamilton, sees its comeback as part of an industry-wide trend towards formality.Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
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That is especially true in a finely balanced election where a few thousand votes in a handful of states could decide the presidency.Frankie Miranda and Luis A. Miranda, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
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His mimicry of Satchmo, the baseline test all these shows must pass, really is quite impressive.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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Just like many areas that saw a surge of visitors seeking outdoor adventure during COVID, Sedona’s popularity—which was already quite high—soared further.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Yet, at least once, maybe twice a month, they get totally wasted and the wife calls me and rambles on incoherently.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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People who were totally loyal to him, that follow orders.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Up until now, the DC universe’s TV presence has been scattered all across the network and streaming landscape, from the Greg Berlanti–produced CW shows in the Arrowverse to Fox’s Gotham to Max’s animated Harley Quinn series — but almost entirely excluded from the TV-awards conversation.Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Musical artists Taylor Swift, Eminem, Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin and Bruce Springsteen have all voiced their support.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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After looking utterly hopeless offensively for two months, UCLA has ground out three straight wins, riding a strong secondary and suddenly improved ground game into a trip to Washington this weekend.Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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These women have sometimes gone through decades of being made to feel utterly worthless.Simon Perry, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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This headlamp is versatile enough for most activities, though well suited for running.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Today about half of the hotels it wholly or partially owns are operated through Marriott brands, including three from its The Luxury Collection, a Sheraton on Okinawa and two Edition properties in Tokyo.James Simms, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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However, Trump's skit was not wholly original, either.Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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