otherwise perfect
Frequency: 6.87.1 per million words
Indicates that something is perfect, apart from a specific flaw.
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Examples (20)
- The painting was otherwise perfect, but a small scratch marred its surface.
- He had high blood pressure but was in otherwise perfect health.
- Her presentation was otherwise perfect, except for a slight technical glitch.
- The tiny scratch was the only blemish on an otherwise perfect diamond.
- The plan seemed otherwise perfect, until we considered the budget constraints.
- A brief rain shower was the only interruption to an otherwise perfect day.
- His performance was otherwise perfect, despite a minor stumble at the beginning.
- The script was otherwise perfect, except for a few minor typos.
- The weather was otherwise perfect for the picnic, just a bit too windy.
- Her otherwise perfect record was spoiled by a single late arrival.
- The antique vase was otherwise perfect, save for a barely noticeable chip.
- The hotel was otherwise perfect, but the service was a bit slow.
- Their new house is otherwise perfect, although the garden needs some work.
- It was an otherwise perfect evening, marred only by the cold wind.
- The candidate's resume was otherwise perfect, lacking only relevant industry experience.
- Except for the noisy neighbors, it was an otherwise perfect apartment.
- This software is otherwise perfect, but the user interface could be more intuitive.
- The cake was otherwise perfect, though it was slightly too sweet.
- The meal was otherwise perfect, with the exception of the overcooked vegetables.
- His otherwise perfect plan failed because of one small oversight.