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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
Confidence isn’t about perfection.
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Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
This year, curb appeal is less about perfection and more about intention and longevity.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
For her, the 2026 glow is not about perfection.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
Designers and home decorators are rejecting perfection this year.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfection
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Her answer landed like a mic drop at Golden Eve, a new primetime special airing Thursday on CBS that celebrates work defined by excellence and lasting impact.—
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The recognition places Dogwood among a small group of restaurants nationwide singled out for excellence in their first year on the dining scene.—
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Made of untreated cedar, the house has a 3-inch entrance hole and interior dimensions ideal for these larger birds.—
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The iCVD method supports scalable, continuous roll-to-roll processing, ideal for commercial-scale output.—
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Data centres and automation are raising requirements for power, connectivity, and operational precision.—
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Players use it for precision drills and reaction training.—
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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.—
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Zurich said the Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change and forward-thinking approaches in the business, but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has represented since its invention.—
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But, occasionally even the classics can use a little extra flavor to spice up a cold weeknight.—
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Now, Croft and Manheim step under the locks previously worn by Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi, who respectively voiced the parts in the original movie, now regarded as a modern classic and part of Disney Animation’s second renaissance.—
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Motorola built the camera system around Sony’s LYTIA sensor to improve brightness and color accuracy.—
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For decades, the program was known for a rigorous scientific review and inspection process to ensure accuracy.—
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If similar inflow patterns are found in other inactive galaxies, red geysers could become a key model for understanding how galaxies across the universe grow old, and quietly stay that way.—
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That extraordinary footage, along with video shot by bystanders and a 3D model created by CNN of the confrontation, shows Good and her wife challenging ICE officers – but also raises new questions about Ross’s tactics and decision to use deadly force.—
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Consciously choosing the design of this polish, applying it calmly, and visualizing your wishes for the new year transforms the manicure into an act of self-care and manifestation.—
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In the Eastern rites of the Catholic Church, Theophany, which the holiday is often called in Eastern countries, celebrates the manifestation of Jesus’ divinity in addition to his baptism, according to The Catholic Witness.—
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“Perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfection. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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