word-perfect

adjective

British
: correct in every detail
All the actors should be congratulated on a word-perfect performance.

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Then the crowd filled in, carrying the second verse in word-perfect unison. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026

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“Word-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/word-perfect. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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