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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 was fitted with a loop recorder to monitor his heart but his parents say there had been no episodes since then and they were told he was in perfect health.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Sometimes it’s a box of cinnamon-sugar doughnuts that are technically a day old but spiritually perfect.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

There’s perfect pitch, and there’s whatever level of musical genius is possessed by the titular figure in “Tuner.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

This is the perfect time to plan your lifestyle upgrades.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“But it will be a perfect opportunity to talk to some of the kids from the list—I’m sure at least some of them will be there. You do remember the names, don’t you?”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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