as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw
the actress's recitation was letter-perfect
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Recent Examples of letter-perfect
The Bezos peacock swagger is letter-perfect Travolta.
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
That's a credit to how Laufey faithfully mines that era with letter-perfect precision and authenticity: from the melodies and lovelorn lyrics to Laufey's wistful and sultry voice.
—David Chiu, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
But there are letter-perfect rhymes tucked inside, as if to provide extra structural support, a kind of poetic insurance.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Coach Prime is almost letter-perfect for this epoch of the college game, teetering in the limbo between a century of quasi-scholastic servitude and an inevitable future of unionization, contracts, collective bargaining and regulated talent movement.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
Adames is a dead-pull launch angle guy, Bregman has been a letter-perfect fit for his Houston home park, and Alonso is an all-or-nothing power-before-hit guy with limited complementary skills.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Quite apart from letter-perfect memorization of reams of dialogue, her comedic timing was innate, the planning meticulous and the performance no holds barred.
—Alfred Gough, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2023
Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
That's a credit to how Laufey faithfully mines that era with letter-perfect precision and authenticity: from the melodies and lovelorn lyrics to Laufey's wistful and sultry voice.
—David Chiu, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
But there are letter-perfect rhymes tucked inside, as if to provide extra structural support, a kind of poetic insurance.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Coach Prime is almost letter-perfect for this epoch of the college game, teetering in the limbo between a century of quasi-scholastic servitude and an inevitable future of unionization, contracts, collective bargaining and regulated talent movement.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
Adames is a dead-pull launch angle guy, Bregman has been a letter-perfect fit for his Houston home park, and Alonso is an all-or-nothing power-before-hit guy with limited complementary skills.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Quite apart from letter-perfect memorization of reams of dialogue, her comedic timing was innate, the planning meticulous and the performance no holds barred.
—Alfred Gough, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for letter-perfect
Adjective
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Bathrooms, water fountains and green grass perfect for picnics or playing sports — those are the exact features that are completely missing from some San Joaquin County parks.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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This spot is perfect for relaxing and reflecting on the serenity all around.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These shoes, which are APMA-approved, are also ideal for anyone with low arches or flat feet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Turkish cotton towels double as lightweight blankets, ideal for an extra layer on a chilly plane or to stay cozy in your hotel room.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Jennings, in contrast, was nearly flawless for the first two quarters.—
Kyle Kensing,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Jan. 2026
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Her dark hair was swept back into a flawless chic bun.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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And for mornings, Butchertown Grocery Bakery anchors the day with excellent pastries, especially the flaky biscuits, and local coffee—no reinvention necessary.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Once again, marble and soapstone, cited above, are excellent alternatives that will stand the test of time despite constant wear and tear.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dave Archer was there for the entirety of Matt Ryan’s Falcons career, serving as the superb analyst on team radio broadcasts and sharing countless conversations over the course of Ryan’s 14-year career in Atlanta.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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While imposing from the outside, their magnificent jewel-box innards are worth a browse—a superb, rather opulent retreat from the midday sun.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Inland, the immaculate padel and tennis courts are always alive with the thwack of fierce competition.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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The cast, including Emmy winners Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa, is immaculate and magnetic.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Letter-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letter-perfect. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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