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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Elsewhere, Mina picks up on the same clue — the mounting dual rhythm of our two leads unknowingly working the case from either side, proving another pitch-perfect narrative device as the weeks go on. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025 Mark Carney/YouTube Much of this is thanks to Mr. Trump, who has launched a trade war – on April 2 announcing global reciprocal tariffs, including a 25% levy against many Canadian imports – and essentially handed Mr. Carney a pitch-perfect narrative as the man for the moment. Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025 Gere leaped to musicals with Chicago (2002) and danced away with a Golden Globe and SAG Award for his pitch-perfect performance as slick defense attorney Billy Flynn. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025 Read Next Real Estate News See pitch-perfect Northern California wine estate with real baseball field up for auction March 20, 2025 5:00 AM Read Next Real Estate News Historic home of one of Carmel’s leading architects for sale. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 22 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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