to perfection

idiom

: in a way or to a degree that is exactly right

The steak was cooked to perfection.

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This is certainly not to say the fillings are an afterthought: The Banana Cream is whipped to perfection, the Apple is teeming with over 3 pounds of tender fruit, and the Dark Chocolate Truffle is as indulgent as a bonbon and made with chocolate from local company Videri. —

Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024 Josh’s gentle teasing causes Diane’s brain to explode, and Grande plays her twitchy mix of anxiety and aggression to perfection. —

Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024 Here’s the process: Nestle your pie crust into a pie pan, whisk together the filling ingredients, pour the mixture into the crust and bake to perfection. —

Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024 And for those in the mood for meat, the ribeye steak from the chalkboard specials comes perfectly charred on the outside, meltingly tender inside, and seasoned to perfection. —

Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for to perfection

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