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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
The song runs on for more than six minutes on the album, including a perfectly gnarly guitar solo from Freeman himself.
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Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
On the second occasion, Stassi sat perfectly still on the passenger seat and still refused to go inside the house.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
There’s something so photo-realistic about it— think biting into a perfectly ripe plum.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 May 2025
Look to Zendaya's deep side part, flippy ends and perfectly tousled texture for a best-in-class example.
—Karli Bendlin, People.com, 29 May 2025
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Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
On the second occasion, Stassi sat perfectly still on the passenger seat and still refused to go inside the house.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
There’s something so photo-realistic about it— think biting into a perfectly ripe plum.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 May 2025
Look to Zendaya's deep side part, flippy ends and perfectly tousled texture for a best-in-class example.
—Karli Bendlin, People.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
Adverb
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Quanta has invested $15 million in renovating the complex and creating extra stages and plans to have a total of 15 fully operational studios in Polo Rio by March 2026.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Colorectal cancer can take years to fully blossom, so the idea is that when these processes take hold in early childhood, cancer manifests at a younger and younger age.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Photograph: Tyler Shane Elite Turkish Coffee $36 Amazon The Process Traditionally, finely ground Turkish coffee is mixed with water in a cezve, along with some sugar, depending on your preferences.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
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Meanwhile, process almonds and flour in a food processor until nuts are finely ground.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Though the two shows are quite distinct, Wilford, who is curating her final show for MoCA after moving to the Memphis Art Museum in January, hopes viewers will be able to envelop themselves in each.—
DOUGLAS MARKOWITZ,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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In addition, and quite importantly, the interactive nature of generative AI makes a huge difference too.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Omar Barghouti, the co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, a global campaign aimed at pressuring Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian land, told CNN that unless Israel’s allies totally stop support for Israel, their actions will yield few results.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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To have this ability to contain secrets but to withhold them and have this facade with Michaela that’s totally different than the relationship with her sister, to keep all those plates spinning, that’s a tall order.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
24 May 2025
Adverb
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When the Lakers won the championship in 2020, Alex Caruso, Dwight Howard and Kyle Kuzma were all on bargain deals.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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They’ve all been discarded and underestimated, and all of them are capable of much more than the dead-end job to which they’ve been assigned.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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Carey: There is just something about watching a midfield technician utterly control the tempo of a game.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The 24-time grand slam winner was utterly dominant throughout, facing just one break point all game.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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It has been well documented the historic year Scheffler posted in 2024.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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That’s the funniest and cleverest episode of the show, but the other five have a lot to like about them as well.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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The future is integrated, authentic, and wholly human.—
John Spencer-Taylor,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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For the record, Edward S may not be wholly sincere (or actually very satisfied).—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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