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Recent Examples of well-done
Cargo room is plentiful and seating is well-done for four.
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New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
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With the accusations coming to light, many fans have pointed out that Blake Lively might have gotten a nose job—one that might be the most well-done in Hollywood.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025
Not only was Loki’s fate holding the timelines together incredibly well-done (and cleverly—almost miraculously—tied back to the first Captain America movie) the rest of the characters also had such satisfying endings.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The dancers don’t show up until 28 minutes in, and are used sparingly, but the choreography is well-done and really adds dynamics.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Pro tip: Always ask for the hashbrowns well-done, or Scattered.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024
Known for its crispy edges, the smashburger is a technique that puts ground beef on a hot grill for a healthy sear that yields a browned (albeit well-done) patty built for cheese and special sauce.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 July 2024
Medium here, a well-done over there, suddenly even the biggest grill seems to have too many hot spots (or not enough), and managing flare-ups starts to seem like a job better left to the fire department.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 June 2024
This is tense on a narrative level and well-done on a character one.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 May 2024
New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
Related: See All the New Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively’s Texts & Emails—Including the One That References Taylor Swift
With the accusations coming to light, many fans have pointed out that Blake Lively might have gotten a nose job—one that might be the most well-done in Hollywood.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025
Not only was Loki’s fate holding the timelines together incredibly well-done (and cleverly—almost miraculously—tied back to the first Captain America movie) the rest of the characters also had such satisfying endings.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The dancers don’t show up until 28 minutes in, and are used sparingly, but the choreography is well-done and really adds dynamics.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Pro tip: Always ask for the hashbrowns well-done, or Scattered.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024
Known for its crispy edges, the smashburger is a technique that puts ground beef on a hot grill for a healthy sear that yields a browned (albeit well-done) patty built for cheese and special sauce.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 July 2024
Medium here, a well-done over there, suddenly even the biggest grill seems to have too many hot spots (or not enough), and managing flare-ups starts to seem like a job better left to the fire department.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 June 2024
This is tense on a narrative level and well-done on a character one.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-done
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Follow the marvelously meticulous writer of this newsletter on social media @jimreineking.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Being meticulous scored points with a couple of people who went with Evan Bouchard.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Marc Marquez's crash during the pre-season MotoGP test at Sepang threw a wrench into Ducati's flawless testing record.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Between navigating schoolwork, breakups and feeling like the odd one out in her flawless family, Maddy must craft her new reality for herself amid the diagnosis and its impact on her identity, relationships and aspirations.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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On offer at the moment are imperial rolls ($9), chicken wings ($12), garlic noodles ($11) and a fried banana ($5).—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Hutch’s Pie and Sandwich Shop, a 90-year-old bakery which grew into a regional fried pie company, will close Feb. 15, the Hutchens family posted on Facebook.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2025
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Leibovitz was tapped to take the portraits after the show's marketing team thought her style would be perfect for the project.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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There are also group classes, perfect for those who want a supportive and interactive environment.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The key to this look is a polished, flyaway-free finish.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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However, in today’s hiring landscape, recruiters have become adept at identifying overly polished responses that lack genuine insight to their interview questions.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Goods subject to tariffs can be commodities or other raw materials, such as steel; component products, such as automobile transmissions; and finished products, such as a Mercedes-Benz sedan.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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Since the Hornets are far from a finished product, and boast one of the four worst records in the league, their true roster reconstruction will come in the summer.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The kind of sexuality that doesn’t easily square with beliefs that women need to be faultless and every corner of our lives must adhere to prevailing (and individualistic) liberal-feminist beliefs.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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While some have blamed rising health care costs on medical providers or hospitals, insurers are not faultless.—
Patrik Jonsson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Dec. 2024
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Saros With Returnal, developer Housemarque made the skillful transition from shmup to third-person shooter.—
Jordan Minor,
PCMAG,
13 Feb. 2025
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My partner’s organization, energy, confidence, focus, and skillful ability to take charge?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Well-done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-done. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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