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as in ideal
being entirely without fault or flaw
a stunningly perfect performance—not the slightest mistake—won her the gold medal in women's figure skating
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
living in perfect happiness in the country
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as in whole
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
I have a perfect recollection of that conversation
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as in to complete
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
perfected the arrangements for their long-awaited European vacation
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as in to improve
to make better
an art teacher who seems to believe that you can always perfect a painting with some additional brush strokes
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a perfect fit
perfect health
perfect condition
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Recent Examples of perfect
Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
James Bond was already perfect, why changing the roots of Ian Fleming[‘s] iconic character ?
—Elizabeth Stanton, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
Sanders would have needed a profile close to perfect to convince me of that.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
For a club trying to re-establish winning credibility, winning charisma after a difficult few years, Paratici could be perfect.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
James Bond was already perfect, why changing the roots of Ian Fleming[‘s] iconic character ?
—Elizabeth Stanton, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
But starting with his band Grin and up through his solo career and early tours with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Lofgren perfected the move more than 50 years before recent Rolling Stone cover star Boone.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
Sanders would have needed a profile close to perfect to convince me of that.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfect
Adjective
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Elsewhere is a cozy study for getting some work done, while both a private garden and a rooftop terrace serve as ideal spots for dining alfresco when the London weather decides to cooperate.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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The advantages of living simply and cheaply At first blush, Brewer wouldn’t seem like the ideal fit in Oman.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Kit kept things simple with a traditional dark blue suit, pairing the look with a white shirt and polkadot bowtie and his usual glasses.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the ones who got truly screwed in this whole double-elimination business are the viewers.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Marchesa Casati took her love of the panther to a whole other level.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Pair of Goggles: Custom goggles to complete the rider’s gear.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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And the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm was completed off Long Island.—
Kenneth Lovett,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The medications can offer benefits for people with type 2 diabetes, such as improving glycemic control, insulin activity, curbing post-meal blood sugar spikes, and protecting the heart and kidneys, Basina said.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Also, Hurts improved every season and was a more mature passer than Milroe.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Performance management should be designed to inspire the best possible performance from employees, facilitate flawless execution by managers and develop an organization with a strong performance culture.—
Dr. Lisa Toppin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Not that The Last of Us has ever been, for all the breathless praise it’s received, a flawless work of art.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the most viral clips from the show often trend for making either the suitor — or the singles — absolute fools online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Mayor’s ball is an absolute feast for the senses; the black-and-white costumes, the massive number of performers, the layout and possibility of the space.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Any time a bird gets sick, the entire flock is killed to help keep bird flu from spreading.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The team’s biggest concerns for 390’s recovery since July has been that the growth bed would be too damaged for the keratin to regrow and that the bone that supports the entire structure of the upper beak may have too much missing and grow back together.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfect. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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