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
That effort reflects a broader concern with consumer protection—ensuring that ads people see on their screens are accurate and responsible.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Buyers should know there are concessions available on some homes, while sellers should prioritize accurate pricing, experts said.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
And as anyone who grew up in a small Southern town can tell you, depressingly accurate.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Buyers should know there are concessions available on some homes, while sellers should prioritize accurate pricing, experts said.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
And as anyone who grew up in a small Southern town can tell you, depressingly accurate.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accurate
Adjective
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However, a few unexplained puzzles remained, leading scientists to question whether the most extreme predictions of the Big Bang, including arbitrarily high temperatures and an origin from a singularity, were actually correct.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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Jones is correct, Dak Prescott is on pace for an MVP-caliber season with 1,617 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and three interceptions thus far.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The same is true of modern warfare.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Mathis has been a terror for opposing quarterbacks alongside teammate and fellow true freshman Sidney Stewart.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The director wrenches apart Ibsen’s terse and precise mechanism and makes room for a proliferation of arresting moments—caught on the wing in wide-screen images, thanks to Sean Bobbitt’s cinematography—that balance tragedy and horror with excitement and wonder.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Almost none of the refugees had been permitted to read or write on the plantation, and thus the precise nuance of their feelings is lost to time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Running back Chase Brown had his best game of the year on the ground, rushing for 108 yards on just 11 carries against the Pittsburgh defense.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas’ best offense in a decade is being wasted by a defense that is shaping up to be one of the worst in program history.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Reddit threads dissect what’s real and what’s not, cataloging whether a timepiece is authentic, era-appropriate, or even properly worn.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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That film gained international recognition for its authentic approach to challenging social issues and established the duo’s commitment to amplifying Pakistani voices on screen.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Computing this circular definition requires some mathematical finesse.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
11 Oct. 2025
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The team validated their approach by combining computer simulations, mathematical proofs, and physical experiments.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Four internal sensors track the exact temperature inside your food, while an ambient sensor monitors the surrounding heat.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Injecting an element of randomness and uncertainty into the process is reasonable, given that in the real world, measurements are never exact.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Rather, the Penguins will be very careful with both of their teenagers.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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And to find or develop a future CEO takes careful planning and grooming, considering today’s massive disruptions like tariff impacts and the expansive growth of AI.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Accurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accurate. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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