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picture-perfect
adjective
pic·ture-perfect
: completely flawless : perfect
made a picture-perfect landing
Synonyms
Examples of picture-perfect in a Sentence
it was a picture-perfect day for a picnic—the sun was shining and a light breeze stirred the air
Recent Examples on the Web
Game 4 on Tuesday was no exception, with Florida putting on a stunning display of lockdown defense for 40 minutes only to watch a third-period lead disappear and then rally back to win it all on a picture-perfect sequence during an overtime power-play with Sam Reinhart burying the game-winner.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 May 2024
But one detail remains missing from Costa’s picture-perfect socials.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
Outside of its culinary scene, Southport leans heavily into its role as a picture-perfect harbor town (it’s located where the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean converge).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
What unfolds from there begins with crazy driving and turns into a midwinter night’s fantasia, complete with picture-perfect snowfall, a storybook crescent moon and a lone skater on a lake.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
There’s an option for everyone on the list: the history buff, those looking for a fairytale vacation and travelers who want a picture-perfect beach stay.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 16 May 2024
After two picture-perfect days to start the workweek, Wednesday will be filled with clouds and rain that will linger somewhat Thursday and Friday before a dry stretch starts Saturday and lasts into early next week.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2024
Bake picture-perfect pies in this stoneware dish with beautifully scalloped edges.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
The property is surrounded by nature on all sides and has a picture-perfect view of the red rocks.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1909, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near picture-perfect
Cite this Entry
“Picture-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/picture-perfect. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
picture-perfect
adjective
: completely flawless : perfect
made a picture-perfect landing
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