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as in matured
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as in completed
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as in finished
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done
perfected the arrangements for their long-awaited European vacation
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as in improved
to make better
an art teacher who seems to believe that you can always perfect a painting with some additional brush strokes
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Recent Examples of perfected
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026
Solid seed method The process was perfected through trial and error.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
In the high desert of Nevada, where irrigation ditches carved by 19th-century settlers still water the fields, the Frey family has perfected the art of growing grain in unlikely places.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
Their soul-warming taste can be perfected only with the addition of vinegar.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Deadbeat proved Tame Impala has perfected evolving while maintaining identity, creating psych-pop classics.
—Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025
Clearly, the brand has perfected the formula for creating handbags that marry style and function at a reasonable price.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
The new ubiquity of this stance seems likely to diminish the standing of the man who first perfected it.
—Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
And when your pantry is perfected, move right on to fridge organization, shoe storage, or any other area of your space that could use a tidy after the chaos of the holiday season.
—Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
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Downs and Stalter perfected every detail of the joint statement ensembles, right down to Chalamet’s leather paddle bag and Jenner’s sexy cutouts.
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Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.—
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Humanoid has already completed its first commercial proofs of concept with global industrial and automotive technology companies.—
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An analysis by the National Association of Home Builders estimates tens of thousands of homes aren't being completed because there aren't enough workers.—
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Better yet, my hair-shedding has greatly improved.—
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Louisville improved to 6-0 all-time in Coral Gables, and the eight-game winning streak is the Cardinals' longest since a 15-game streak during the 2021-22 season.—
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The Heeler family home is recreated in uncanny detail—from Bandit’s armchair to the backyard barbecue—with interactive games (led by a cheeky garden gnome named Rhonda), music, and secret nooks that delight kids and grown-ups.—
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Toys included on the 2025 list of finalists included various legendary options that both kids today and their grown ups will recognize.—
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The prose looks polished, charts look clean, and a single percentage point buried in the model quietly pushes the decision in a different direction.—
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Like Coleman, Boston’s size (6-4, 210) and physicality enable him to win more than his fair share of jump balls, but the Huskie wideout is also a polished route-runner, especially on slants and comebacks.—
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The Panthers finished the season at 8-9, won a division title for the first time since 2015, and hosted their first home playoff game in a decade.—
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The Packers finished a season that began with Super Bowl hopes by dropping five in a row.—
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The team enhanced the design using small-molecule amidinium ligands.—
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
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Ethical safeguards must always be in place to ensure clarity, independence, and protection for aged donors, particularly those facing cognitive decline.—
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Eligible individuals for this Meals on Wheels program must be homebound and aged 60 or older, unable to shop for or cook meals and who face challenges due to disability, illness or isolation.—
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“Perfected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfected. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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