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as in immaculately
without any flaws or errors
you did that handspring perfectly on your first try
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
you know perfectly well what I'm talking about, so don't pretend that you don't the purchase and sale was a perfectly legal transaction
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Recent Examples of perfectly
The song runs on for more than six minutes on the album, including a perfectly gnarly guitar solo from Freeman himself.
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Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
On the second occasion, Stassi sat perfectly still on the passenger seat and still refused to go inside the house.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
There’s something so photo-realistic about it— think biting into a perfectly ripe plum.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 May 2025
Look to Zendaya's deep side part, flippy ends and perfectly tousled texture for a best-in-class example.
—Karli Bendlin, People.com, 29 May 2025
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Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
On the second occasion, Stassi sat perfectly still on the passenger seat and still refused to go inside the house.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
There’s something so photo-realistic about it— think biting into a perfectly ripe plum.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 May 2025
Look to Zendaya's deep side part, flippy ends and perfectly tousled texture for a best-in-class example.
—Karli Bendlin, People.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfectly
Adverb
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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The 30x30 Goal: Ambitious, But Possible Despite these results, just 3% of the global ocean is fully protected today.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Photograph: Tyler Shane Elite Turkish Coffee $36 Amazon The Process Traditionally, finely ground Turkish coffee is mixed with water in a cezve, along with some sugar, depending on your preferences.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
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Meanwhile, process almonds and flour in a food processor until nuts are finely ground.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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In addition, and quite importantly, the interactive nature of generative AI makes a huge difference too.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Quartz’s Catherine Baab has more on the art of not quite dealing.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Officially, the merger review process and the Trump lawsuit are totally separate matters.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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On the other hand, Indian tech companies should start diversifying their clientele base instead of relying totally on the U.S. market.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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These actions all slow the growth of retirement savings as people need more liquidity.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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And Trump accounts are all about setting up the next generation for success.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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Carey: There is just something about watching a midfield technician utterly control the tempo of a game.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The 24-time grand slam winner was utterly dominant throughout, facing just one break point all game.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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It has been well documented the historic year Scheffler posted in 2024.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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For Southerners, fresh fruit is best enjoyed outdoors with grass under our bare feet and sunlight overhead.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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He’s read a few books on the subject, but he’s also discovered—as all risk-takers eventually do—that practice and game day are two wholly different animals.—
Levi King,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Narrating what happened with the boy in the autopsy room turned out to be wholly different from experiencing it; the riptide shock of that moment slowed to a largo of painful excavation.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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“Perfectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfectly. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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