They received near-perfect scores for their matching egg-beater kicks, performed to Gershwin ditties.

In examinations it is sometimes awarded for a perfect or near-perfect score (98-100% or more, for example by answering extra-credit questions).

Vandal Online gave the game a near-perfect score of 9.9 out of 10.

The United States synchronized swim team knew what it would take to win the gold medal: a near-perfect score.

Ridge Racer Revolution received a near-perfect score of 39/40 from Famitsu.

Games that received a near-perfect score of 39 (in which one of four reviewers gives the game a "9" while the other three give "10s") include:

One is the group aiming at the most selective colleges; near-perfect scores can make the difference between acceptance and rejection.

Mischa Pearlman, writing for The Fly awarded a near-perfect score of 4.5/5.

It was awarded a near-perfect score of 39 out 40 by Famitsu.

Wilson, after a near-perfect score of 9.925 on the rings, could not hold his landing on the vault and turned a potential 9.5 into a 9.2.