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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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The movie is constructed like a visual scrap quilt made in a meticulous and orderly fashion, sometimes focusing on Elwood's life in the '60s and other times flashing forward to the near-present day.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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The film centers on Max (Moreland), the owner of a Seattle dog shelter who falls for a ‘meticulous webpage editor’ named Mia (Jessica Lowndes).Anne Easton, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Madison is flawless in these closing scenes: stunned, heartbroken, unable to respond to the tentative romantic gestures of a Russian henchman who's taken a shine to her.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nicholas Hunter goes from glib to gripping as Whizzer; Max Green adds a hilarious goofiness to unconventional psychiatrist Mendel; and Juno McQueen is flawless as Jason, often the wisest character onstage.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Experts recommend limiting foods high in trans fats, such as fried foods, as much as possible.Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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Scooters zip through the streets, vendors loudly hawk their wares at outdoor markets, street musicians play old songs, the smell of pizza and all kinds of fried delicacies wafts in the air, and laundry hanging off of balconies flutters in the wind.Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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This solution is also perfect to prepare for emergency power outages.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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For me this has served as a perfect excuse to try more lagers and pilsners in 2024 than ever before.Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of course, her mani of the moment (which had now transformed into her engagement mani) was on full display in all of the happy photos: short, subtly polished nails.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The following week, an employee might join to discuss how to look polished without trying too hard for a PTA meeting.Julian Randall, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nearly two years after the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation into the city and LMPD was released, the finished product — negotiated and agreed upon by city officials, LMPD leaders and the DOJ — was released Thursday morning.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Featuring 1,200 pieces, the finished product can be used as a beautiful holiday decoration.The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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While some have blamed rising health care costs on medical providers or hospitals, insurers are not faultless.Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 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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There are dozens of really skillful clergy and educators in this country who are doing this all the time, and it can be done.Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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As Bears coach, Ditka was confident enough in his position to accept the involvement of the irascible, disrespectful but skillful defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan as necessary to the team’s Super Bowl success.Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Well-done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-done. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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