perfect example
ˈpɜːrfɪkt ɪɡˈzæmpl̩
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Definition of perfect example - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
excellencemodel of excellence or perfection
  • Her performance was a perfect example of dedication and skill.
ideal paragon
2.
illustrationinstance that clearly illustrates a concept
  • The Eiffel Tower is a perfect example of innovative engineering.
prime example
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Expressions with perfect

nobody's perfectexp.
understanding that no one can be flawless
She shrugged and said, 'Nobody's perfect.'
perfect stormn.
situation where problems converge to worsen everything
The economic crisis was a perfect storm of bad policies and market failures.
in a perfect worldadv.
in an ideal situation where everything is perfect
In a perfect world, everyone would have equal opportunities.
no one is perfectexp.
everyone has flaws or makes mistakes
Remember, no one is perfect, so don't be too hard on yourself.
no one's perfectexp.
everyone makes mistakes or has flaws
Don't worry about the error, no one's perfect.
nobody is perfectexp.
everyone has flaws and makes mistakes
Don't worry about the error; nobody is perfect.

Expressions with example

make an example ofv.
punish to warn others
The teacher made an example of the student for cheating.
shining examplen.
perfect instance of something
Her dedication to work is a shining example for everyone.
be a shining examplev.
serve as a perfect model of something
Her dedication to work makes her be a shining example for others.
glowing examplen.
excellent model to follow
He is a glowing example of leadership in our community.
for exampleexp.
used to clarify by providing an instance
Some animals, for example, dogs, are very friendly.
good examplen.
instance that illustrates a point well
The teacher used a good example to explain the concept.
follow someone's examplev.
act in a way similar to someone
He followed his mentor's example in handling the situation.
follow the examplev.
use someone's actions as a guide
The new manager plans to follow the example of his successful predecessor.
practical examplen.
real-world instance used for illustration
He used a practical example to show how the software works.
set a bad examplev.
act in a way that encourages others to do wrong
He set a bad example by cheating on the test.

Terms related to perfect example

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Terms with perfect example included in their meaning

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that's a classicexp.
examples
shows something is a perfect example of its kind
classicn.
exemplary work
perfect example of a style or category
of sortsadj.
imperfect
not a perfect example but somewhat similar
perfectionn.
gold standard
ideal or perfect example
archetypaladj.
perfect example
having the most important characteristics of a kind
archetypen.
ideal example
perfect example of something
byword forn.
symbol example
person or thing known as a perfect example of something
epitomen.
example
perfect example of a quality or type

Examples of perfect example in a sentence

  • Her kindness is a perfect example of true compassion.
  • This painting is a perfect example of abstract art.
  • Her behavior was a perfect example of kindness.

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  1. French:exemple parfait, ...
  2. German:perfektes Beispiel, Musterbeispiel, ...
  3. Italian:modello ideale, esempio ideale, ...
  4. Spanish:ejemplo perfecto, ejemplo ideal, ...
  5. Portuguese:exemplo perfeito, exemplo claro, ...
  6. Chinese:完美的典范, 完美的例子, ...
  7. Japanese:完璧な例, 典型的な例, ...
  8. Arabic:مِثَال كَامِل, مِثَال, ...
  9. Hebrew:דּוּגְמָה מוּשְׁלֶמֶת, דֻּגְמָה מוּבְהֶקֶת, ...
  10. Russian:идеальный пример, наглядный пример, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ідеальний приклад, наочний приклад, ...
  12. Hindi:आदर्श, उत्तम उदाहरण, ...
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