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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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"He hit all of his milestones and was walking from 11 months old. He was perfect in every way."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

They also noted that AI is far from perfect in a job search, so there are a few caveats to keep in mind.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The sport gained a lot of new participants in 2020 because it was the perfect socially distanced activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

And he needed to be near perfect to beat Norco pitcher Jordan Ayala, who also was outstanding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The dogs were working evenly, the gangline up through the middle of them thrumming with the rhythm it has when they are working in perfect tandem.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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