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

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This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025 Thug and Carti have pitch-perfect chemistry on the song, Carti seamlessly matching Thug’s delivery with his out-of-this-world cadence. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025 The impressive shorthand is marked by poignant direction and a pitch-perfect performance. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025 The Oscars 2025 ceremony was well-received, with a pitch-perfect opening monologue from Conan O'Brien and no unexpected drama. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pitch-perfect

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Mar. 2025.

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