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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

Speaking to AD, Williams credited her sister and longtime doubles teammate for helping her to create the perfect home for her family.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

But again he was perfect and the race surrendered to him.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But the data influx can create excessive worry or an unhealthy obsession with achieving perfect scores.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

And then there was the way he relished the Peace of being tucked beneath his quilt, reading his human books, the perfect quiet of Deadwood all around.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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