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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 result is perfectly consistent with economic theory.
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The Editors, National Review, 11 Feb. 2025
What’s at stake in individual moments is perfectly clear.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Ashanti’s lithe voice perfectly complimented Ja’s gruff vocal tone, providing Murder Inc.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
The setting is gorgeous, and the menu of fresh seafood dishes and coastal cuisine pair perfectly.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 11 Feb. 2025
What’s at stake in individual moments is perfectly clear.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Ashanti’s lithe voice perfectly complimented Ja’s gruff vocal tone, providing Murder Inc.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
The setting is gorgeous, and the menu of fresh seafood dishes and coastal cuisine pair perfectly.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for perfectly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
Adverb
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The cabinet is now charged with drafting a policy statement - a broad outline of the upcoming government’s approach and priorities - and will then need a vote of confidence from Lebanon’s parliament to be fully empowered.—
Reuters,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to the ship's mobility, the captain can adjust the location for clear skies, ensuring an unparalleled viewing experience as the moon fully obscures the sun.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Nearly everyone appreciated the tasteful and well-appointed interior, as understated as it is finely crafted.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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The material consists mainly of finely ground marble, obtained as an otherwise-unwanted waste product from quarries.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Even if your skin is quite resilient, the best body washes for sensitive skin can benefit all skin types for their soothing, usually minimalist formulations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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The landscape of the women’s game, though getting more crowded with real contenders, is not quite there yet.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Imagine what your countertops would like like totally free of cords, appliances, and clutter.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Yet unlike last year, which was a triumphal progress for Oppenheimer, no movie totally dominated the ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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In the meantime, guests can see the manatees at The Seas with Nemo and Friends and learn all about the species and how to help protect them.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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From pandemics to global politics, from chance meetings that lead to a sale to near misses that lead to lost opportunities — the luck factors, good or bad, are all around.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
10 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Rudolph’s approach to the novel is audacious and his direction both utterly distinctive and appropriate to the freewheeling material of the book.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2025
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Each plays madness utterly convincingly, with as many notes on the emotional scale as their A-list brethren.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Bradley Cooper, a huge Eagles fan, was at the game as well and even introduced the team.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Tuiasosopo’s personal life featured some Hollywood twist-and-turns, as well.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Proving that every aspect of the beauty look for Christian Cowan’s A/W ‘25 runway was wholly intentional.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
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Although the succession from Mabe to Harris will certainly be the talk of the town in days to come, just as much time will be spent discussing the wholly unexpected leap of Cobb from the producer’s chair to an exec role at a label.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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