letter-perfect

adjective

ˈle-tər-ˈpər-fikt How to pronounce letter-perfect (audio)
Definition of letter-perfectnext
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 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 See All Example Sentences for letter-perfect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for letter-perfect
  1. perfect
  2. ideal
  3. flawless
  4. excellent
  5. superb
  6. immaculate
Adjective
  • Over the course of this year, Hoffman has become the chief inquisitor of Griffin’s story of abuse during a superficially perfect childhood in Amarillo, Texas.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The resort boasts three different golf courses, including an Executive Course with nine holes, perfect for those looking to squeeze in a quick game.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • Dogs, however, buck this pattern; larger dogs tend to age faster and die younger than smaller ones, which makes canines an ideal model for biologists to study to learn more about aging in general.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Find top deals on televisions, ideal for movie and game nights in the thick of cozy season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of ideal
Adjective
  • Gaskins put together a nearly flawless shooting performance in the second half, scoring 14 of his 20 points in the final 20 minutes on a perfect 5 of 5 clip from the field (including 4 of 4 from three-point range).
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Katsuragawa shot a flawless 8-under 63 in the third round at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club, including four birdies in his first five holes, to match Jinam Kang's record in 2006.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • La Dame utilizes some ingredients only seen here, such as France’s superb Normandy butter.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • His ability to capture Haymitch’s warmth and charm and then weave that into the rage and heartbreak the Hunger Games sparks is superb.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • The paperwork was immaculate, but nobody was watching for the renewal date.
    — Patrick O'Connor, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Texas Roadhouse isn't just a one-trick pony, though, as their appetizers — the cheese fries in particular — are immaculate, and their chili is some of the best in the biz.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of immaculate

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“Letter-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letter-perfect. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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