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perfect

[pur-fikt, per-fekt] / ˈpɜr fɪkt, pərˈfɛkt /






Usage

What are other ways to say perfect? The adjective perfect emphasizes completeness, and also high quality and absence of defects or blemishes: a perfect diamond. Complete implies that a certain unit has all its parts or is fully developed or perfected, and may apply to a process or purpose carried to fulfillment: a complete explanation. Intact implies retaining completeness and original condition: a package delivered intact. Entire means whole, having unbroken unity: an entire book. 

Example Sentences

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The Covid comparison isn’t perfect: High prices are denting demand already, and this isn’t as big or sudden of a crisis as the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

But all of that says little about this film’s take on the pop machine, other than that Lowery did his homework to perfect an aesthetic.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Symonds, who claimed to have laid "thousands" of plastic lawns since starting in 2011, also said the low maintenance of artificial grass was perfect for older people.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

He worked a perfect ninth inning for the first of what might be quite a few saves this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

On the way, you pass a tall, thin woman with short black hair and perfect red lipstick.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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