How to Use perfectly in a Sentence

perfectly

adverb
  • The steak was perfectly cooked.
  • My lips were perfectly in sync with the words.
    — CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • A lot of things have to line up perfectly.
    — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
  • This dress fits the bill perfectly in that sense.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 5 June 2026
  • And then no one’s perfectly good in war.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
  • Mac did a great ball, perfectly on time.
    — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Those are perfectly fine, but not the same.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Šilovs has been perfectly fine in camp.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • This sleek flip-flop would pair perfectly with a flowy maxi dress.
    — Izzy Baskette, People.com, 21 June 2025
  • In many ways, that's perfectly fine and healthy.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 June 2026
  • Most ovens have timers, and your phone can time things perfectly well.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Jones read it perfectly, leaped and snatched the ball out of the sky.
    — Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • That life agrees with him, even when it’s not perfectly tuned to his needs.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • There's a lot of steps that have to go perfectly right for all that to work.
    — CBS News, 2 June 2024
  • So far, this seems perfectly fine.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Not too chewy — just perfectly crunchy.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The last throw to Key was perfectly placed.
    — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • But at least one member of that unit is perfectly fine with that.
    — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2022
  • And for a perfectly domed loaf with a crack right down the center?
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The base of the heart perfectly mimics the shape of the nail.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Skubal fits that mold perfectly.
    — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
  • If your home is pet-free, most of the methods are perfectly safe.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Of course, the Sabres didn’t make this perfectly easy.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Most lawns aren't perfectly flat.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • But let’s be perfectly clear, none of this was Cher’s fault.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Hot potato bites that are perfectly crispy and creamy at the same time.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • But, Davis proved that suede pairs perfectly with gray jeans.
    — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Caligiuri fit that mold perfectly.
    — Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • His silver hair is perfectly kept; his white shoes and watch are mint clean.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The brown suede pair is so stunning, but the black is perfectly chic.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026

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