to perfection
idiom
: in a way or to a degree that is exactly right
The steak was cooked to perfection.
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Their classic New York sandwich is grilled to perfection with a hearty helping of ground beef and onions, topped with melty cheese, lettuce, tomato and condiments on a hero roll shipped directly from the Big Apple daily.
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Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Front desk staff, restaurant staff, bell staff, all do their jobs to perfection.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Her work for our school ASB showcases her creativity, precision, and dedication to perfection.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Its smooth enamel interior distributes and retains heat to perfection and streamlines the clean-up process.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
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Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Front desk staff, restaurant staff, bell staff, all do their jobs to perfection.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Her work for our school ASB showcases her creativity, precision, and dedication to perfection.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Its smooth enamel interior distributes and retains heat to perfection and streamlines the clean-up process.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for to perfection
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“To perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20perfection. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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