perfection
noun
per·fec·tion
pər-ˈfek-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being perfect: such as
a
: freedom from fault or defect : flawlessness
b
: maturity
c
: the quality or state of being saintly
2
a
: an exemplification of supreme excellence
b
: an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence
3
: the act or process of perfecting
Synonyms
Examples of perfection in a Sentence
She has achieved a rare perfection in her playing.
His poetry is pure perfection.
Recent Examples on the Web
The art form, the music, the singing, the choreography, the fashion, everything was perfection.
—
Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
But even though there’s an eventual explanation, the hero’s perfection quickly grates.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Put simply, five-star hotels abound in the Square Mile, and perfection isn’t always enough.
—Lela London, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Strive for perfection, speed and adaptability, and the outcome will take you on a journey filled with memorable moments.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
The emphasis is on technical perfection, formal cogency, and unity of interpretive approach.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
More than 99% of people who are taking part in the annual ritual of trying to predict the outcome of 63 games already had fallen short of perfection after only the first 16 games.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
So each night, when these fresh pastas are made, diners experience a fleeting period of pasta perfection.
—Sunset Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
Listen now to hear whether Erin is able to achieve citrusy pie perfection.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 14 Mar. 2024
Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
But even though there’s an eventual explanation, the hero’s perfection quickly grates.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Put simply, five-star hotels abound in the Square Mile, and perfection isn’t always enough.
—Lela London, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Strive for perfection, speed and adaptability, and the outcome will take you on a journey filled with memorable moments.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
The emphasis is on technical perfection, formal cogency, and unity of interpretive approach.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
More than 99% of people who are taking part in the annual ritual of trying to predict the outcome of 63 games already had fallen short of perfection after only the first 16 games.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
So each night, when these fresh pastas are made, diners experience a fleeting period of pasta perfection.
—Sunset Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
Listen now to hear whether Erin is able to achieve citrusy pie perfection.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfection. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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perfection
noun
per·fec·tion
pər-ˈfek-shən
1
: the quality or state of being perfect
2
: a perfect quality or thing
3
: a degree of accuracy or excellence that cannot be bettered
cooked to perfection
4
: the act or process of perfecting
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