PERFECTED Synonyms: 255 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in matured

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as in completed

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verb

past tense of perfect

as in finished

to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done perfected the arrangements for their long-awaited European vacation

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as in improved

to make better an art teacher who seems to believe that you can always perfect a painting with some additional brush strokes

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For more than 70 years, Mexico’s powerful Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) perfected a key political transaction. — Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2026 In the post–Cold War era, the United States has perfected the art of airpower—winning control of the skies so that enemy armies, navies, and territory can be bombed at will—to a degree that no country or even alliance of countries has matched. — Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026 The pilot should highlight your company’s path to success, either by benefiting a representative target customer type or by showing that delivery can be perfected for efficiency or scale. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Months later, the Renault Espace perfected and popularized the formula. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 More than half a century has passed since Pink Floyd invented the larger-than-life concert spectacle, and Metallica may have perfected it at the Sphere. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026 Sports radio perfected play-by-play commentary and talk shows that often involved debates with fans. — Alex Volonte, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 Maureen’s son, Luke Russert, had perfected his Wayne impersonation by age 12. — Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 There are over 1,500 Italian restaurants in Tokyo alone, and the cosmopolitan city has long perfected the craft of Italo-Japanese fusion. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

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Adjective

Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025

Definition of matured

Adjective

The oval takes center stage in sculptural 14-karat yellow gold links, some polished to a high shine, others outlined in natural-diamond pavé.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
The shoes accented a simple and polished fall ensemble consisting of light green midi skirt, simple gray top and a dark button-down coat with a collar.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

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Bend police officers completed active threat training at a local high school two months ago.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Construction was completed in 2014, but the bridge remained unused for years because connecting roads and border facilities on the North Korean side were unfinished.

— Gage Goulding, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of completed

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Holden’s ear for beats has steadily improved to fit his breakneck delivery since 2022, peaking with 2025’s Mulberry Silk Road, which was primarily laced by German producer 2000 Souls and executive-produced by Marciano.

— Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
In the best-case scenario, those flaws can be worked through and improved upon as the Leafs settle in and get used to new systems and new teammates.

— James Mirtle, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of improved

Adjective

Now in his second full season as a college starter at Notre Dame, Carr, a junior, plays quarterback like a grown man.

— Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Related Stories But Markle is a grown woman with a family, and her mother reportedly respected her decision.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of grown

Adjective

Williams aims to help build a county government that works for everyday people by lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
Nikko Remigio’s reputation as a return man isn’t splashy plays, but rather excellent ball security.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of excellent

Verb

The dining room is enhanced with wainscoting, a chair rail and large windows set off by impressive crown moldings.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Food is one of the true pleasures of life, and often part of our enjoyment comes from flavors enhanced by salt.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

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