well-done

adjective

Definition of well-donenext
1
as in meticulous

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2
as in fried

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Recent Examples of well-done Add an additional 2 to 3 minutes for well-done. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026 But Marinaccio disagreed with Marler's opinion that steaks must be cooked well-done. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025 The hardware is beautiful, the button layout is well-done and ergonomic, despite the large size, and performance has been great. — Brad Bourque, Wired News, 4 Aug. 2025 The battle scene is well-done and scored so perfectly, even The Thing would shed a tear. — Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-done
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-done
  1. meticulous
  2. fried
  3. perfect
  4. roasted
  5. polished
  6. heated
  7. flawless
  8. charred
Adjective
  • This discovery highlights the crucial need for meticulous AI persona creation to prevent skewed data.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Plan Your Route Remote 4x4 travel in Iceland requires meticulous logistical planning.
    — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of meticulous
Adjective
  • The popular food truck serves serves up a simple but well-executed menu that includes a hamburger, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and their famous shrimp burger—a 1/4 pound of fried shrimp on a brioche bun with all the fixings.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh herring may be grilled or lightly coated and pan-fried, then served with potatoes and fresh lemon juice or a splash of vinegar.
    — Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of fried
Adjective
  • Wrigley Field is a perfect setting for a rom-com, since many young fans are looking for romance and not paying a whole lot of attention to the actual game.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Travis This name is perfect for fans of the Super Bowl-winning tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce (or his famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift).
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • Fruit from the cacao tree contains beans that, when dried and roasted, produce chocolate in all its glorious forms.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Corbin mined the flavor profile of West African pepper soup for his roasted bone marrow with flatbread.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of roasted
Adjective
  • The residence offers a polished take on classic East Sac living, scaled perfectly to a two‑bedroom home that lives much larger than its square footage suggests.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Outputs arrive instantly, in polished language and with remarkable confidence.
    — Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • Witnesses had testified to the heated gang rivalry between the South Side Compton Crips and Mob Piru, which were associated with dueling record companies Bad Boy Records and Death Row Records.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Its Elite trim comes standard with features like a head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats and a seven-mode drive system including modes like Trail and Sand.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of heated
Adjective
  • Conceiving it is one thing, pulling it off another entirely, and here Ballard’s technique and execution were flawless.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Following a 64-minute weather delay, Sanders was flawless on Cleveland's first drive, capping by connecting with wide receiver Luke Floriea for an 8-yard TD.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • From there, the oven can crank out a perfectly charred Neapolitan pizza in just 90 seconds.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Video from the scene showed the charred end of the bus, which was destroyed by flames and smoke.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of charred

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“Well-done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-done. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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