fare-thee-well
Americannoun
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a state of perfection.
The meal was done to a fare-thee-well.
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the maximum effect; fullest measure or extent.
an actress who plays each scene to a fare-thee-well.
noun
Example Sentences
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In 500 years, fantasy California-style has been refined and marketed to a fare-thee-well, so much so that tourism is the second-biggest moneymaker in both places.
From Los Angeles Times
Think of them as you would your home movies — if those were polled and focus-grouped to a fare-thee-well.
From Los Angeles Times
The former is a lovely sentiment, and the latter is disrespectful of their clear boundaries and guilt-trippy to a fare-thee-well, and awareness can make all the difference.
From Washington Post
His poor sportsmanship upon losing fair and square has overwhelmed any public sympathy or the fare-thee-well extended to those who accept defeat gracefully.
From Washington Post
The Baltimore “Hon” hairdo is a structural marvel, highly dependent on hair spray; Mr. Trump’s hairdo is a quite fantastical structure and sprayed to a fare-thee-well.
From Washington Post
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