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as in meticulous
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Recent Examples of well-done
Not only was Loki’s fate holding the timelines together incredibly well-done (and cleverly—almost miraculously—tied back to the first Captain America movie) the rest of the characters also had such satisfying endings.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The dancers don’t show up until 28 minutes in, and are used sparingly, but the choreography is well-done and really adds dynamics.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Pro tip: Always ask for the hashbrowns well-done, or Scattered.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024
Known for its crispy edges, the smashburger is a technique that puts ground beef on a hot grill for a healthy sear that yields a browned (albeit well-done) patty built for cheese and special sauce.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 July 2024
Medium here, a well-done over there, suddenly even the biggest grill seems to have too many hot spots (or not enough), and managing flare-ups starts to seem like a job better left to the fire department.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 June 2024
This is tense on a narrative level and well-done on a character one.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 May 2024
In contrast with the Clippers’ 2015 rebrand, the execution of this venture is extremely well-done.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
How to cook salmon Salmon can be served medium-rare to almost well-done, which translates to an internal temperature of 110 to 140 degrees F in the center of the thickest part of the meat.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The dancers don’t show up until 28 minutes in, and are used sparingly, but the choreography is well-done and really adds dynamics.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Pro tip: Always ask for the hashbrowns well-done, or Scattered.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024
Known for its crispy edges, the smashburger is a technique that puts ground beef on a hot grill for a healthy sear that yields a browned (albeit well-done) patty built for cheese and special sauce.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 July 2024
Medium here, a well-done over there, suddenly even the biggest grill seems to have too many hot spots (or not enough), and managing flare-ups starts to seem like a job better left to the fire department.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 June 2024
This is tense on a narrative level and well-done on a character one.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 May 2024
In contrast with the Clippers’ 2015 rebrand, the execution of this venture is extremely well-done.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
How to cook salmon Salmon can be served medium-rare to almost well-done, which translates to an internal temperature of 110 to 140 degrees F in the center of the thickest part of the meat.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-done
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After all, marketing and accounting are often seen as having opposite functions—the former dealing with creating work and the latter with meticulous number crunching.Vlad Rusz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This is a mere bit of history touched upon in The Art of Gracie, the latest volume narrated by family members who have overseen the meticulous manufacturing methods true to their business.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
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The ability to holistically view the problem or situation at hand and leverage data to make a decision that leads to the most optimal outcomes powers flawless, swift execution.Naveen Singh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This set, which features a holiday print, is made from silky smooth satin, ensuring gentle, overnight styling for flawless results.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
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For some real fortitude, the nasi lemak is a mix of crispy chicken served with jasmine rice, a dollop of fried egg, and spicy sambal sauce—a breakfast of champions.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
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Fried Chicken Sandwich With Chili Crisp Mayo The key elements in this sandwich are: soft sweet bun, mayonnaise mixed with something spicy, a flat boneless piece of fried chicken and some pickled vegetables.Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
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The Daylite Expandable Travel Pack is part of a collection that’s perfect for those who start their adventure at the airport.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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On a night like this, my proclivity is to try and see as much of the board as possible to feed my anxiety — this is perfect for that.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Stander believes the auction car was fitted with a polished Vortech supercharger by the previous owner about eight years ago.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bright raspberry and bing cherry notes on the palate give way to a satiny texture and elegant polished structure.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The reality, though, is that even something as apparently low-tech as cooking a potato chip can require over half a dozen different machines to mix, roll, slice, reclaim scraps, fry, sort, flavor and package the finished product.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The finished product stands 8 inches tall by 8.5 inches wide when the dark green leaves are fanned out and features five blooming flowers of various sizes.Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kasatkina was almost faultless on break points, converting seven of her eight chances and wrapped up the title against her 17-year-old compatriot in one hour and 56 minutes.Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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The over-the-air software updates are frequent and generally faultless, regularly bringing new features (such as enabling the Matrix LED headlights).James Morris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Both versions delivered a skillful cocktail of laughs and scares without true paranormal activity.Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Also, Cignetti’s skillful use of NIL resources to help build a talented roster has been remarkable.Mark LaSota, Ph.D., Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Well-done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-done. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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