1
as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
an accurate count of the number of people coming to the wedding reception
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as in true
following an original exactly
an accurate translation of the original story
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as in precise
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
an accurate thermometer accurate measurements
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Recent Examples of accurate
The brand is partnering with Willis to educate estheticians on how to care for skin of color, ensuring that both professionals and consumers have access to accurate skincare guidance.
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Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 27 Oct. 2025
Those extended features show the true stellar extent of the galaxy, and are required to make an accurate determination of its total stellar mass.
—Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
This feature frees up valuable time and produces accurate results with limited AI and cross-functional capabilities.
—Jason Phillips, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 27 Oct. 2025
Those extended features show the true stellar extent of the galaxy, and are required to make an accurate determination of its total stellar mass.
—Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
This feature frees up valuable time and produces accurate results with limited AI and cross-functional capabilities.
—Jason Phillips, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accurate
Adjective
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If Pauli’s theory of neutrinos were correct, then each of these sets of reactions, both fission and fusion, would emit neutrinos each with a substantial amount of energy (in the ~MeV, or mega-electron-volt, range) to them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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Which survey is correct, or best, or closest to the truth?—
Jimmy Wales,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the true freshman looked poised and undaunted, able to pick up a trio of fourth-down conversions with his arm and more positive yards with his legs.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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His portrayal of a pompous, yapping intellectual who's rotten to the core rings uncomfortably true, as do the performances of Thatcher and East as their characters nonverbally communicate their discomfort to each other.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Slow solvent evaporation causes particle clumping and pore collapse, weakening the precise structures required for efficient energy storage.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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For the creation of wonderful characters and a story that feels spontaneous yet precise in its depiction of power, its moral dilemmas, and the absurd contradictions with the human condition.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Props and decor — like gold coins, dynamite and cigars — give the party that authentic western feel!—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Despite the stories being super heavy, Geralt has a sense of humor and wit about him that feels very authentic, because that’s how people move through trauma.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The limits of logic To test whether this informational foundation could be simulated, the team relied on mathematical principles, including Gödel’s incompleteness theorem.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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There’s no mathematical proof of that.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The results were unprecedentedly exact renderings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Qiy Ankle Boots These suede ankle boots strike the exact right balance of fashionable and functional—mid-height, subtly heeled, and endlessly wearable.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Those same records also showed that the only other purchases of BAM in the state of Colorado had been from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife agency and the National Parks Service — both of which maintained careful records of any use of the drug, per the indictment.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Accurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accurate. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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