1
as in completes
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 improves
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 perfects
Yamada, in New York, perfects that blend of wabi-sabi (beauty in simplicity) and hygge (comfort and coziness), making for a warm, welcoming retreat.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Kidmi Clogs Clogs are having their moment, and this pair perfects the balance of cozy and chic.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
As China develops anti-satellite weapons and Russia perfects electronic warfare tactics, the US military is making a strategic bet on navigation systems that adversaries cannot silence.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Some furniture polishes may be helpful to use as a double-acting cleaner and polisher that removes grime and perfects the finish of your cabinets to give them a like-new feel after cleaning.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfects
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Even the weak 2025 figures are likely to be revised lower in February, when the government completes an annual benchmarking of the jobs figures to an actual count of jobs derived from companies’ unemployment insurance filings.—
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This completes one repetition, or rep, of the movement.—
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Ending the government shutdown would ease the situation for controllers, but the FAA said the flight cuts will remain in place until their safety data improves.—
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Nix will only be on a rookie contract for so long, and the Broncos’ cap situation improves significantly in 2026.—
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.—
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Everyone who finishes the test will get 100% correct.—
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Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.—
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The denim industry has found an appreciation for linen and how the fiber enhances and refines what is traditionally considered to be a tough and rugged fabric.—
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“Perfects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfects. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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