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as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
for an inside mount for window blinds, your measurements had better be spot-on
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as in precise
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
a spot-on prediction of the movie's gross on its opening weekend
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Recent Examples of spot-on
Jon Hamm, April 12 Hamm, hosting for the fourth time, was spot-on with turns as a self-defeating game show contestant and a police officer obsessed with pizza.
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Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Their instincts are spot-on since membership increases their likelihood of long-term success.
—Karen Cashion, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The case in question feels spot-on for Trump’s plea.
—Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
The diagnosis could not be more spot-on here in Chicago, where Trump surged in 2024 relative to 2020.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Their instincts are spot-on since membership increases their likelihood of long-term success.
—Karen Cashion, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The case in question feels spot-on for Trump’s plea.
—Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
The diagnosis could not be more spot-on here in Chicago, where Trump surged in 2024 relative to 2020.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot-on
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Forecasts will become less accurate in time, with people getting less lead time when inclement weather may impact their daily lives.—
Bryan Karrick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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That is the precise formula the Pacers had used defensively to eradicate the Milwaukee Bucks and Cavs and push the Knicks to the brink of elimination.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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No human prompts are needed with agentic AI, and each agent can be set to target precise goals.—
Tom Dunlop,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In the Notify field, verify that your email address is correct.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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That included two — Matt G. and Gaurav A. — who only had Carolina left on their entry, meaning they were guaranteed a correct answer.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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In this model, miners compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles, and the first to succeed earns the right to add the next block to the chain.—
Tomer Niv,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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While quantum theory seems to allow it, physicists have had difficulty finding a mathematical description of a paraparticle that works.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
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The formula for ‘true tackles’ is slightly more long-winded: tackles + challenges lost + fouls committed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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But these mitigation efforts are, at best, half-measures, not true adaptation.—
Edmund Zagorin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Newcomer Davante Adams, 32, and Puka Nacua, 25, will complement one another, giving the Rams their best veteran tandem at receiver since Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. fueled the Super Bowl-winning offense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Spot-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot-on. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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