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 pursuit of better is about progress, not perfection.
—
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 21 June 2024
There’s truly no reason to shy away from a color that turns your summer glow into radiant perfection.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 14 June 2024
As Rodón cruised out of the gate, anticipation of potential perfection may have started a bit early, as the Yankees made several web-gems behind the pitcher, who authored a no-hitter with the White Sox earlier in his career.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 June 2024
His apparent perfection is just meant to make his death more tragic.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 31 May 2024
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 21 June 2024
There’s truly no reason to shy away from a color that turns your summer glow into radiant perfection.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 14 June 2024
As Rodón cruised out of the gate, anticipation of potential perfection may have started a bit early, as the Yankees made several web-gems behind the pitcher, who authored a no-hitter with the White Sox earlier in his career.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 June 2024
His apparent perfection is just meant to make his death more tragic.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 31 May 2024
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“Perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfection. Accessed 7 Jul. 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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