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
  • The Perfect Prescription is Spacemen 3’s masterpiece, an imperfect record made by one of the last holistically perfect groups of the 20th century.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The home office that completes this level offers a perfect spot for working from home.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • Under ideal conditions, electrons are slowed in their passage through the electron transport chain just enough that their energy can be transferred.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike ideal simulations, which assume quantum operations can be performed without errors, the new work models the disturbances that physical quantum processors encounter during calculations.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of ideal
Adjective
  • For this application, precise fit and utility matter more than a flawless cosmetic finish.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Our goal is to perfectly complement Paramount Pictures’ cinematic vision and Caruso’s beautiful retail destination by delivering a flawless, high-end guest experience.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • Williams aims to help build a county government that works for everyday people by lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Nikko Remigio’s reputation as a return man isn’t splashy plays, but rather excellent ball security.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The 5-foot-10, 165-pound wide receiver also has a superb sense of timing.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These four superb films approach that reality from very different vantage points.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • Just a few small steps from the off-road parking lot led to a tiny teal door—the color a reflection of the island's immaculate waters.
    — Callie Thorpe, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • His homemaker mother Leonor (a superb Maude Sandham) and his 17-year-old sister Ilse (Karoline Watson) complete the immaculate family portrait, but there’s unrest there too.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 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 21 Oct. 2026.

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