How to Use perfect score in a Sentence

perfect score

noun
  • Quiz: My second-ever perfect score on the NPR news quiz feels just as sweet as the first.
    Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 3 May 2024
  • No model has yet achieved a perfect score of 100 points on any benchmark.
    Angela Yang, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Growing roses should be fun and not a test that requires a perfect score.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2023
  • Those who do get a perfect score will unlock an extra credit question for a chance to win one of the $500 gift cards.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Then there are the slam-dunks, like a popcorn chicken meal that earned a perfect score last October.
    Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy nabbed season 32's first perfect score.
    EW.com, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Critics loved the picture as much as the Swifties, with the film getting a perfect score of 100 among movie critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
    Jessica Nix, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The biggest one came when the sisters took the majority of the group budget for their bathroom (which was met with a perfect score).
    Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 28 June 2024
  • The sheets, which are offered in five sizes and colors, earned a perfect score during lab testing for their soft feel and ideal weight.
    Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Fans will have an unlimited number of tries to get a perfect score.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Going into the Relay Dances, Alyson found herself at the bottom of the leaderboard with a 29, while Jason’s perfect score put him at the top.
    Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Fresh from topping the leaderboard with a perfect score, Mraz and his dance partner Daniella Karagach had two bites at the cherry.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Men's basketball and softball are building their streaks, this being their third time in row with a perfect score.
    Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2023
  • Cheek Kiss earned a perfect score for texture and feel thanks to its smooth, lightweight consistency.
    Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
  • This brush earned a perfect score across all of our tests and applied product equally well across large facial areas as well as tight spots around the nose and under the eyes.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
  • Not as good as Canada and the Scandinavian countries, which were in touching distance of a perfect score.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023
  • In our lab testing, Supergoop! Glowscreen racked up a perfect score in the feel and opacity categories.
    Erin Johnson, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Our testers gave the Emily a perfect score for overall satisfaction.
    Jessica Hartshorn, goodhousekeeping.com, 9 May 2023
  • And finishing off the night strong was Ariana, who earned her first perfect score for a breathtaking foxtrot.
    EW.com, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The machine washable bra earned a perfect score for support, with our tester praising how easy the bra was to adjust and the padding that provided extra support.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
  • These leggings got a perfect score across the board — really the only possible negative is the higher-end price.
    Sara Gaynes Levy, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The brand’s cosmetic case earned a perfect score during testing thanks to its sleek and structured design that safeguards toiletries whether packed in a carry-on or checked bag.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Our testers agreed, both giving its medium buildable coverage a perfect score.
    Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
  • But occasionally, a perfect score is necessary to ascertain the true will of the voters.
    Matthew Alvarez, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024
  • Our team agreed, granting it a perfect score and praising the mascara for its ease of application, performance, and appearance.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 16 June 2023
  • Testers were impressed by the pools of melting butter the pans created during testing, earning it a perfect score in that category.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023
  • One program deleted the files containing the answers against which it was being evaluated, causing it to be awarded a perfect score.
    Paul Scharre, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
  • Big Time Rush are the latest stars to take part in Elle’s popular song association challenge, and teased a new album before earning a perfect score.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 Mar. 2023
  • McClung nearly recorded another perfect score on his second dunk, getting 50s from all but one judge.
    Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Following Taipei was the neighboring city of Hong Kong, which received a perfect score of 100 for its walkability but was more expensive.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024

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