word-perfect

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adjective

correct in every detail

(of a speech, part in a play, etc) memorized perfectly

(of a speaker, actor, etc) knowing one's speech, role, etc, perfectly

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Words nearby word-perfect

Word of God, word of honor, word of mouth, word order, word painting, word-perfect, word picture, wordplay, word processing, word processor, words

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How to use word-perfect in a sentence

This is acting in every sense of the word—bringing an unevolved animal to life and making it utterly believable.
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She vowed to repay the money—no official word, however, on whether she ever did that.
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But news of the classes is spread mainly by word of mouth, and participants bring along their friends and families.
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Estee Lauder has not crumbled to dust because the perfect brown face of Joan Smalls represents it.
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The Perfect Storm writer talks combat brotherhood and the threat posed by growing wealth inequality.
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The afternoon was a lovely one—the day was a perfect example of the mellowest mood of autumn.
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Not a word now,” cried Longcluse harshly, extending his hand quickly towards him; “I may do that which can't be undone.
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Every word that now fell from the agitated Empress was balm to the affrighted nerves of her daughter.
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When we were mounted Mac leaned over and muttered an admonitory word for Piegan's ear alone.
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Now for the tempering of the Gudgeons, I leave it to the judgment of the Workman; but a word or two of the polishing of it.
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