Near-perfect
What it means
Coming exceptionally close to the highest possible standard.
Reach for it when praising something that misses an ideal standard only slightly
The quartet delivered a near-perfect performance after months of rehearsal.
Words to choose between 7
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everyday
almost flawless
Fits when very few defects is the precise praise
Careful Flawlessness concerns defects rather than overall fit.
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everyday
Fits when very high quality matters without claiming an ideal
Careful Excellent leaves the remaining gap unspecified.
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warm
Fits when top-tier quality deserves informal praise
Careful First-rate compares class rather than an absolute ideal.
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warm
Fits when enthusiastic broad approval is suitable
Careful Superb does not imply closeness to a maximum.
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professional
Fits when best performance under stated constraints is proven
Careful Optimal is stronger and depends on defined conditions.
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formal
Fits when faultless presentation or conduct is intended
Careful Impeccable may overclaim by denying any fault.
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literary
nigh perfect
Fits when an elevated old-fashioned cadence fits
Careful Nigh perfect is conspicuous in ordinary prose.
Opposites 3
- deeply flawed
- mediocre
- far from perfect
Common phrases 3
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near-perfect score
The rookie earned a near-perfect score in the final round.
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near-perfect conditions
Near-perfect conditions helped every seedling take root.
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near-perfect match
The donated fabric was a near-perfect match for the faded curtain.
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