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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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To erase 29 points in a matter of 24 minutes took a perfect storm of Knicks brilliance—and Spurs ineptitude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Even though it's not that perfect, there are still parts of it that surprised me," such as folding a pair of trousers "quite well", she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It is clear that Kane possesses the natural game intelligence - described as "uncoachable" by former England striker Chris Sutton – to not only create but also still arrive with perfect timing in attacking positions.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s the first song you hear and it’s just perfect for that.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It was so perfect that even I, who had just seen twelve people eating here, could scarcely believe this was anything but an innocent old man dining with his daughters.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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