spot-on

adjective

ˈspät-ˈän 

: exactly correct

a spot-on impersonation

Synonyms of spot-on

• accurate
• correct
• true
• good

Examples of spot-on in a Sentence

for an inside mount for window blinds, your measurements had better be spot-on

a spot-on prediction of the movie's gross on its opening weekend

Recent Examples on the Web

Temperatures were spot-on average across California this past weekend, but cooler air will arrive this week and create a window for rain as Halloween nears. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

In much the same scenario as the Valkyries and having won Game 1 at home, the Warriors were trailing 2-1 to the Cavs when Kerr turned to defensive star Iguodala to start Game 4 and the spot-on switch helped swing the NBA Finals. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

The spa is spot-on, the infinity pool sublime and guests can paddle-board or kayak from a ladder directly into the sea. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

His astute stand-up and withering, spot-on insights into race, relationships and celebrity have influenced countless comedians and writers. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spot-on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon