perfected 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of perfectednext
1
as in matured

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2
as in completed

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perfected

2 of 2

verb

past tense of perfect
1
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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2
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 Synonyms for perfected
  1. improved
  2. grown
  3. polished
  4. finished
  5. enhanced
  6. aged
  7. excellent
  8. superb
Verb
  • The Commanders improved to 10-5 for the first time since 1991 and now have a 94 percent chance to make the playoffs.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As Gomez became more comfortable in MLS and less shy around Miami’s star players, his output and final product drastically improved.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of improved
Adjective
  • In 1913, James and his grown children, Reuben and Stella, incorporated The Trane Company to manufacture steam valve traps—a groundbreaking invention by James himself.
    Omaid Homayun, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The Dahl family have come together to celebrate Christmas, with three of the family’s four grown children and their spouses gathered on the evening of the 24th, playing instruments and singing a liturgical carol, hitting every harmony just right.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of grown
Adjective
  • Smooth Fit Pull-on High-rise Pants $148 $79 at Lululemon These high-rise pants combine the comfort of lounge wear with the polished look of trousers.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
  • In reality, unlike these polished narratives, authentic love is imperfect, human and far more fulfilling.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of polished
Verb
  • The struggles coupled together turned into a demoralizing late-season loss for a season that was already finished.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mosley finished as the runner-up for NBA Coach of the Year last season, trailing only Oklahoma City’s Mark Daigneault.
    Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of finished
Verb
  • Their power has been further enhanced by traditional loyalty from students and their families, as well as the value of social networks and intergenerational connections enjoyed by alumni after graduation.
    Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This prior resistance now serves a gauge of support for AAL, enhanced by the gap and the 50-day moving average, which is rising in a reflection of positive intermediate-term momentum.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhanced
Adjective
  • Vincent, with her beautifully aged face, is quietly mesmerizing; Ludivine Sagnier, as her hostile daughter, an absolute firebrand.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Federal health officials have begun collecting samples of aged raw cow's milk cheese across the U.S. to test for bird flu, the Food and Drug Administration announced.
    Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of aged
Adjective
  • Though Thuney has short arms, his footwork is excellent.
    Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But there’s also a huge selection of Japanese Wagyu, an excellent sushi menu, and several tantalizing flavors of Nick & Sam’s famous seven-layer cake.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The goal was superb, and against the best centre-back partnership in the EPL.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • And of course, the accommodations are superb as well, with each of Singita Pamushana’s eight suites coming complete with their own private plunge pool.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of superb
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