How to Use the perfect in a Sentence

the perfect

noun
  • This is the perfect day for a trip.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
  • This is the perfect way to use them.
    — Christopher Kostow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
  • That one came at the perfect time.
    — Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
  • This week may be the perfect time to do so.
    — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Here’s how to plan the perfect trip.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • Here’s how to plan the perfect trip.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
  • What does the perfect day off look like for you?
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Mar. 2026
  • This $9 pick is the perfect crisp white tee.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • Each landed in the perfect fit for his skill set.
    — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • This is the perfect casserole for a crowd.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • Stop waiting for the perfect time to sell.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The front porch is the perfect spot to see the sunrise.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Cannes feels like the perfect place to premiere this film.
    — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 18 May 2026
  • Plus, the perfect beach bag is 20% off right now.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 27 May 2026
  • Summer is here – the perfect time to take a walk on a beach.
    — Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
  • This dessert is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The driveway is the perfect valet drop-off.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
  • His quest for the perfect tracks took him worldwide.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
  • The revival came at the perfect time.
    — Doug Haller, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
  • This creates the perfect storm for odors and pesky buildup.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
  • These make-ahead potatoes are the perfect side dish.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • Some aren’t doing it right, some come out with the perfect one.
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • For me, the heart was the perfect symbol to paint, in many ways.
    — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
  • And maybe that was the perfect ending.
    — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
  • Turns out, there are no rules to staging the perfect fall porch decor.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Travel will be the perfect choice.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Don’t wait for the perfect moment.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Fall is the perfect time for curling up with a good book—or maybe a good movie.
    — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Seems like the perfect job for Dave Roberts, no?
    — Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
  • It’s made of a soft cotton blend and hits right at the hips for the perfect length.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026

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