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

Its fuel gauge indicator barely moved after a week of daily driving, so the EPA's MPG estimates appear to be spot-on for real-world driving. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Three years for a guy with his knee history is a little precarious, but the annual money is spot-on for someone of his ability and impact. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 July 2026

One brand might deliver spot-on doses backed by rigorous testing for quality, while another might have wildly different concentrations than the label claims. — Sally Ibrahim, The Conversation, 23 June 2026

So, Apple’s suggestion of 30 minutes plus seems spot-on. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 June 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