to be exact

idiom

—used to indicate that a statement is accurate and specific

that afternoon, June 22, to be exact

They had many children—seven, to be exact.

He came a long way—from Nome, Alaska, to be exact—to attend the wedding.

Examples of to be exact in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kerr noted that the team will have several back-to-backs in March, three to be exact, and Al Horford and Porzingis already do not play back-to-backs. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026

Jenner added a classic Burberry trench coat to this ensemble—the Camden car coat to be exact, worn fully buttoned, and layered a navy blue pullover over her shoulders. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026

While his Beverly Hills spot is more village-focused (Λουκᾶς, to be exact), Nēsos will take a broader approach in the kitchen. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026

The backstory The property has long been a magnet for creatives, 100 years to be exact. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for to be exact

• overreact
• abstract
• attacked
• attract
• contact
• contract
• detract
• distract
• enact
• extract
• hijacked
• impact