NOUN: "a standard of perfection, beauty, or excellence" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "a standard of perfection, beauty, or excellence" Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
2. conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
(noun)
1. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
2. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PERFECTION (noun)
1. an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
2. the state of being without a flaw or defect
EXCELLENCE (noun)
1. an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels
2. the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

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22. Less commonly found

23. German beer brand

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31. Bowie or Beckham

34. NOUN: "[one who writes] lyric poem[s]"

35. NOUN: "an affirmative vote"

36. Nest-egg funds

37. "Dead ___ Society" (1989 Best Picture nominee)

38. One-eighth of a gallon

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40. Part of BMR

41. Scented, like many cleaning sprays

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46. Needs but doesn't have

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11. Fuss

12. NOUN: "adult male human[s]"

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21. NOUN: "an immeasurably deep gulf"

24. Enter, as data

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27. ADJECTIVE: "not rigidly fastened or securely attached"

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30. Roar singer Perry

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55. PREPOSITION: "in the capacity or character of"

56. 180-degree turn

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