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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
Laurent Ferrier’s Classic is a modern bit of horological perfection.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Her precision and pursuit of perfection are exemplified by her signature use of Swarovski crystals.
—Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, the documentary humanizes someone often viewed as an avatar of unattainable perfection.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
The first two games of the season — blowout wins over tanking teams — were played to perfection, as Curry spent both fourth quarters on the bench, off his feet and out of the fray.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Her precision and pursuit of perfection are exemplified by her signature use of Swarovski crystals.
—Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, the documentary humanizes someone often viewed as an avatar of unattainable perfection.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
The first two games of the season — blowout wins over tanking teams — were played to perfection, as Curry spent both fourth quarters on the bench, off his feet and out of the fray.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfection
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The longtime broadcaster chatted with the Saturday Night Live alum Thursday morning on the sidelines of the annual New York City event, where the pair previewed NBC's upcoming 50th anniversary special celebrating five decades of SNL excellence.EW.com, EW.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Will goes on to analyze the excellence of that sentence (75 words).Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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The political scientist Joseph Nye has argued that these American ideals are a core component of U.S. soft power.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Proponents of the movement argue that support for Trump among men points to differing ideals for women's rights.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 9 Nov. 2024
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For wine lovers, this technological evolution means that their favorite bottles are being crafted with unprecedented precision and care while maintaining the creativity and human touch that makes each vintage unique.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Whether Muncie is sitting at a dingy motel smoking a joint in a hoodie or running through the forest with henchmen in hot pursuit, Domingo is constantly lit and framed with a precision normally reserved for a Tom Cruise or the industry’s Timothée Chalamet of the Week.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
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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.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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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.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024
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The meal features a 16- to 18-pound roast turkey and eight sides including classics like homemade Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes with Giblet Gravy, and Sweet Potatoes topped with Marshmallows & Maple Syrup, For $30, an Apple or Pumpkin Pie can be added.Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Pressman Film, the indie producer founded by the late Edward Pressman and behind classics from Wall Street to American Psycho, has broken new ground in film financing with the first slate listed on popular investment platform Republic.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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Researchers at Ohio State University College of Nursing have developed a blood test that can potentially predict the risk of preterm birth during the early stages of a pregnancy with about 97.5% accuracy.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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But Ridley Scott as well as screenwriter David Scarpa aren't really going for complete historical accuracy here.Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Tons of popular models are currently on sale, including brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Amazon.Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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The latest machine, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop, is a more compact machine that resembles the Vertuo Next and right now there’s a cool matte black model on sale.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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These stories are then used as a tool to vividly imagine living that dream life, thus reinforcing their manifestation practice.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Clearly, more research needs to be done on gender differences in terms of the risks and manifestations of various diseases, as well as responses to treatments.Stacey Colino, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfection. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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