pitch-perfect

adjective

pitch-per·​fect ˈpich-ˈpər-fikt How to pronounce pitch-perfect (audio)
: sensitive to or having exactly the right tone or style
a pitch-perfect translation
The political newcomer launched and led a pitch-perfect race over the summer.Mattie Kahn

Examples of pitch-perfect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For that last bit, Winslet slipped into a pitch-perfect American accent — Los Angeles, maybe a film executive. Susan Dominus, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024 This essay is a pitch-perfect example of letting the details speak for themselves: Palestinian men and boys between the ages of 12 and 70 are stripped, cuffed, blindfolded and then loaded onto the backs of trucks to be taken for interrogation. Seyward Darby, Longreads, 8 Feb. 2024 Barbie's casting director, Allison Jones, also shared some insight on the A-list actors who had to turn down roles in the film, including Bowen Yang, Dan Levy, and Ben Platt — as almost-Kens — and Jonathan Groff as Allan, a part that ultimately went to the pitch-perfect Michael Cera. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2023 Censorship, corruption, and class privilege brush up against jealousy and regret in Mariah Fredericks’ pitch-perfect tale. Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Jan. 2024 Eliseo, played by Guillermo Francella in a pitch-perfect performance, is a building manager, the caretaker and handyman in charge of a luxury condominium in a swanky part of Buenos Aires. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2023 In characteristically pitch-perfect fashion, the trio delivers their trademark ear-melting harmonies with all of the wide-eyed earnestness that holiday music requires. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2023 He’s courted by a talent agency that, as led by a pitch-perfect Michael Cera, holds up a wry mirror to 21st century influencer culture. Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023 With his impeccable comedic timing, winning smile, Fosse-esque dance moves and pitch-perfect vocals, Grabeel’s undeniable talent and charisma are the cherry on top of this fantastic musical tribute to the performing arts. 4. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pitch-perfect was in 1902

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“Pitch-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pitch-perfect. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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