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perfection

/pɚˈfɛk.ʃən/noun3 syllables

Perfection means: an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept.

Synonyms for perfection8

noun, as in an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

paragon, idol, beau ideal

noun, as in the state of being without a flaw or defect

flawlessness, ne plus ultra

also used for perfection

faultlessness, impeccability, infallibility

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Opposites of perfection

imperfection

What does perfection mean?3

noun

1

an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

2

the state of being without a flaw or defect

3

the act of making something perfect

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with perfection?29

two syllables

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All 29 rhymes for perfection, grouped by syllable

Perfection in a sentence

  • Beauty is a fleeting instant, an imaginary perfection – a sweet, dreamlike vision.carlosalberto
  • There is no such thing as perfection, only the pursuit of it.samir_t
  • We seek beauty not in perfection, but in truth.Igider
  • Details make perfection, and perfection is not a detail.Adelpa
  • Even though we can't be perfect, we still want to strive for perfection.CK
  • He brought the art of painting to perfection.unknown
  • His martial arts prowess has already reached a level of sublime perfection.FeuDRenais
  • Adriano's steak is cooked to perfection every time.Amastan

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Forms of perfection

as a noun

plural
perfections