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Perfection

Verb / pɜ:ˈfekʃʌn / Another word for perfection — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Perfection is the state of being perfect.

Synonyms & similar words

flawlessness beauideal paragon idol imperfection neplusultra excellence flawlessness impeccability mastery precision purity supremacy completeness wholeness accomplishment achievement attainment consummation fulfillment realization satisfaction exactitude exactness correctness rightness

Synonyms by register

Formal

excellence consummation acme summit

Informal

flawlessness top-notch greatness

Literary

quintessence pinnacle zenith

Antonyms

imperfection flaw fault defect shortcoming inadequacy blemish

Common collocations

  • perfect perfection
  • strive for perfection
  • achieve perfection
  • pursuit of perfection
  • near perfection
  • absolute perfection
  • imperfect perfection

Word family

noun perfection
verb perfect
adjective perfect
adverb perfectly

Usage note

While 'perfection' implies flawlessness, it's often used hyperbolically in informal contexts. Be mindful that true perfection is rarely attainable.

Example sentences

  1. She achieved perfection in her dance performance.
  2. The artist was never satisfied with anything less than perfection.
  3. He spent hours practicing his golf swing to achieve perfection.
  4. The cake was baked to perfection, with a golden crust and fluffy texture.
  5. The team's performance was far from perfection, but they still managed to win the game.

Quotes

  • 'Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.' - Vince Lombardi
  • 'Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.' - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
  • 'The pursuit of perfection, then, is the pursuit of sweetness and light.' - Matthew Arnold

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