as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw
it was a picture-perfect day for a picnic—the sun was shining and a light breeze stirred the air
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Recent Examples of picture-perfect
And Wang was there to meet them on their picture-perfect return to Earth.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Sure, visitors can find scenes like this all over the Greek Islands, but perhaps none as picture-perfect as those found in Oia, the famed village on the island of Santorini.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
His own Bethesda family was posh and picture-perfect, tragedy free.
—Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
The moment is a reminder that even the most picture-perfect family vacations can take a wild detour — and that sometimes the best parenting move is just rolling with it.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Sure, visitors can find scenes like this all over the Greek Islands, but perhaps none as picture-perfect as those found in Oia, the famed village on the island of Santorini.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
His own Bethesda family was posh and picture-perfect, tragedy free.
—Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
The moment is a reminder that even the most picture-perfect family vacations can take a wild detour — and that sometimes the best parenting move is just rolling with it.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for picture-perfect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picture-perfect
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The breezy material is perfect for keeping cool during the day, yet dressy enough to pair with sandals and a slinky top for an evening out.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set yourself up for summer entertaining with this rearrangeable option that fits up to six people, or snag a dining table and stools that a reviewer said are perfect for al fresco meals.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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The ideal time to hunt for shooting stars comes during the predawn hours of May 6, when the radiant will be at its highest above the eastern horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Growing herbs in pots is ideal for poor soil, wet climates, or controlling spreading plants like mint.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
2 May 2026
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Students are turning in flawless essays and problem sets, yet many can’t explain their work, a troubling sign that generative AI is replacing actual learning in higher education.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Foundations that once gave them a flawless base are settling into fine lines.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Picture-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picture-perfect. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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