1
as in excellence
exceptionally high quality
Louis Comfort Tiffany produced art glass of such exquisite perfection that he has achieved cult status
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as in ideal
the most perfect type or example
Rembrandt's portraits are the perfection of the art of using facial expression, pose, and gesture to reveal the subject's interior life
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as in precision
the quality or state of being very accurate
audio recordings were reaching a level of perfection that earlier technicians had never dreamt possible
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Recent Examples of perfection
The perfection process establishes the secured creditor’s priority over other creditors in the case of a bankruptcy.
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Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Meanwhile, Gunther is one of (if not the) most serious professional wrestlers on the planet, striving for perfection and destroying enemies with powerful, direct moves that aren't flashy in the slightest.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The fairway, once groomed to unnatural perfection, is now overgrown with tall grass and wildflowers.
—Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
Adjusting perspectives — such as recognizing that perfection is not required and that setbacks may offer learning opportunities — also plays a role for many individuals navigating change.
—Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Meanwhile, Gunther is one of (if not the) most serious professional wrestlers on the planet, striving for perfection and destroying enemies with powerful, direct moves that aren't flashy in the slightest.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
The fairway, once groomed to unnatural perfection, is now overgrown with tall grass and wildflowers.
—Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
Adjusting perspectives — such as recognizing that perfection is not required and that setbacks may offer learning opportunities — also plays a role for many individuals navigating change.
—Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfection
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She was selected as one of just 100 high school seniors across San Diego County to receive this honor, recognizing her academic excellence and leadership.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Named in honor of legendary artist and educator David C. Driskell, the prize has become a benchmark of excellence in the field.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Aunt Lydia always believed in the ideals of Gilead, even when Gilead did not live up to those ideals.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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The breathable fabrics wick away moisture and encourage natural body temperature regulation, making this quilt the pick ideal for hot sleepers.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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As anticipation swelled, the Vatican's Swiss Guards made a ceremonial appearance, marching into the square with precision.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The knitting needles are high-quality, sharp and work well for precision work and delicate knitting projects.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
12 Nov. 2024
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There’s a bit of everything in there – some classics, some jump scares, all bangers!—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The film will reportedly not be a remake of Mary Harron’s original cult classic, but an entirely new adaptation of Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
3 May 2025
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But none of those accuracy mistakes compared to Texas’ baserunning blunder in the seventh inning.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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Ronan bopped her head, and the students were asked to move an arm up and down to the beat of a percussive metronome, while the researchers measured their accuracy.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The Long Range All-Wheel Drive model starts at $48,990 or $39,390 after the EV tax incentive.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Other industries that have also taken advantage of young people’s vulnerability with similar business models have been regulated to some degree, Sunderland said, citing the example of the tobacco or alcohol industries being required to put warning labels on products.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Fortunately, the man did not develop this even more serious manifestation of the disease.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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The musician’s spotting was part side quest, part manifestation.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
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“Perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfection. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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