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Recent Examples of well-done
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.
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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
In contrast with the Clippers’ 2015 rebrand, the execution of this venture is extremely well-done.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
How to cook salmon Salmon can be served medium-rare to almost well-done, which translates to an internal temperature of 110 to 140 degrees F in the center of the thickest part of the meat.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
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
In contrast with the Clippers’ 2015 rebrand, the execution of this venture is extremely well-done.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
How to cook salmon Salmon can be served medium-rare to almost well-done, which translates to an internal temperature of 110 to 140 degrees F in the center of the thickest part of the meat.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-done
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Again, do not forget to keep meticulous notes on what’s discussed in these meetings, along with the dates.Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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In addition to meticulous maintenance of their backyard rink, fierce support of the LGBTQ+ community is among the passions that drives Jon and Jessica Merrill.Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 Jan. 2025
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Awards season has commenced, and our social media feeds have been inundated with viral celebrity moments, glamorous couture, and of course, flawless red carpet makeup inspiration.Melony Forcier, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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It can also be used as a contour — simply select a shade three shades darker than your base and blend with Brush No. 1 for a flawless finish.Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Hot honey: Four pizzas and two appetizers on Paulie Gee's menu feature this craze, along with fried chicken at The Eagle and Kitchen Social. 🥒 Pickled foods: Get your fix delivered from the Crazy Cucumber.Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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From shrimp platters to crab cakes to fried oysters, Page’s sources much of its seafood locally.Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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But this band isn't perfect; it must be stepped into or pulled over your head.Bianca Lambert, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, there’s no easy way and there’s no perfect way to do that.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Even eaten out of a plastic to-go container, there was a polished balance in a simple tofu stew, a nice mix of sweet, spicy and aromatic.Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Authentic developers always provide professional, polished descriptions.Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Compared to natural peanut butter, which often has an oily layer that can affect the finished product of baked goods, Skippy’s recipe includes a couple ingredients to prevent separation.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
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In addition, the Entrant waives all claims to compensation or damages based on the use of the Media by Gannett for this Contest, and waives any right to inspect or approve any finished product or products or the use to which the Media may be used for the Contest.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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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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The future in question is a refreshing discography of musical projects strung together by his soulful croons, innovative production tenets, and skillful storytelling rivaled only by his catalog itself.Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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To be good at Below Deck is to be skillful at two jobs, both the one on the boat and the one as a practitioner of the reality-television arts and sciences.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Well-done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-done. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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