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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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“You will drive yourself crazy trying to find the perfect time to sell the stock, but there might be a perfect time to sell the stock for you.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

They can also use the “Clean Up” tool and spatial reframing capabilities to fix up pictures even if they were a bit too late to capture the perfect shot.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"He's in a great place, but he's not perfect," Van Graan said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

He played an elf, so his character was tall and black-haired, with perfect skin and pointed ears.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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