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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. 

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I consider them in the light of our 10-foot windows, try to parse them as I stare at another perfect California sunset.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

PepsiCo has been working directly with Gatik since 2022 to perfect the technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The single-room unit is a long way from perfect -- he says it has the air of a "jail cell" -- but it's a huge improvement on sleeping in his car.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

"The irony? They've already got it - when you're little, your skin is in perfect condition," says consultant dermatologist, Dr Jean Ayer, an NHS consultant and private dermatologist based in Stockport.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

But I couldn’t tell much, except that Glenn had perfect attendance, and somebody had cut his hair.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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