Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Multiple employees were perfecting the already-perfect plateaus of bell peppers and apples in the produce section.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

USA Rare Earth has invested in French rare earths specialist Carester, and they are together working on perfecting the separation process.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

One day during practice, we were perfecting our sliding technique.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Veronika, a cow living in a mountain village in the Austrian countryside, has spent years perfecting the art of scratching herself using sticks, rakes, and brooms.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

I took most of the photos, while Alex worked on perfecting the lighting, with some help from Joanna.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana