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 Heinz Troll The grande dame of the Mediterranean remains unrivaled thanks to its pitch-perfect brand of low-key luxury, exceptional service, and focus on sustainability. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023 The Swag, Waynesville, North Carolina The decor here is pitch-perfect rustic: cozy without being twee. Juliet Izon, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024 The series finale starts with the Cooper family's shock and grief over the loss and then strives for the pitch-perfect upbeat series ending that takes place 27 days after George's funeral. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024 Olivia Dunne’s outfit to support her boyfriend’s MLB debut was pitch-perfect! Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024 Bob and his boss, the affably gruff and gruffly affable Edsel Kellogg III (a pitch-perfect Jim Gaffigan), are not only feeling the toaster-pastry existential pressure, but are also dealing with labor unrest among disgruntled cereal mascots. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Ultimately, every performance, from André the Giant to Mandy Patinkin, is pitch-perfect, and this film is a crown jewel of Rob Reiner’s royal reign in Hollywood. Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024 Gere leaped musicals with Chicago (2002) and danced away with a Golden Globe and SAG Award for his pitch-perfect performance as slick defense attorney Billy Flynn. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2024 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

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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 14 Jun. 2024.

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