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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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"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’s not perfect in lots of places, but we just have to think about what the baseline is,” Morduch said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

For Lopez, catching bass or trout and enjoying the occasional breeze is a perfect day to absorb the beauty of nature.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It brings me no pleasure to report that Trump possessed the perfect mien for the performance of wrestling.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Ambient splashing and conversation from the lake made the perfect soundtrack to what I’d always imagined to be the best first date ever.

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




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