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
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Examples of perfection in a Sentence
She has achieved a rare perfection in her playing.
His poetry is pure perfection.
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This skincare gem preps your skin for perfection, creating a radiant finish that is perfect for blending with all of your foundations and blushes this summer.
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024
Our process is labor intensive and driven by artistry and perfection.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 30 June 2024
Each crepe is meticulously crafted, delicately rolled, and dipped in a special golden crepe batter infused with hints of coconut sweetness, before being fried to crispy perfection.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024
She was quite caught up by that sort of tightly wound aim for perfection and really into his lack of that, his freedom, his lust for life.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024
Our process is labor intensive and driven by artistry and perfection.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 30 June 2024
Each crepe is meticulously crafted, delicately rolled, and dipped in a special golden crepe batter infused with hints of coconut sweetness, before being fried to crispy perfection.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024
She was quite caught up by that sort of tightly wound aim for perfection and really into his lack of that, his freedom, his lust for life.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 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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