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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 almanac claims its predictions are accurate about 80% to 85% of the time.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
Correction: This story was corrected to reflect Mayor Joe Hogsett's accurate campaign account balance after the 2023 mayoral campaign.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
In this moment, country music being based on three chords and the truth sounded genuinely accurate.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
If the judge doesn’t block it, the lawsuit asks the court to instead certify new, more accurate language for the ballot question.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
Correction: This story was corrected to reflect Mayor Joe Hogsett's accurate campaign account balance after the 2023 mayoral campaign.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
In this moment, country music being based on three chords and the truth sounded genuinely accurate.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
If the judge doesn’t block it, the lawsuit asks the court to instead certify new, more accurate language for the ballot question.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accurate
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Why Do People Use Skin Bleaching? Skin bleaching can be used to even out skin tone and correct areas of skin that are darker than the surrounding skin.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2025
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Perhaps in this light, the optional content warning in Expelled really is the correct way to include these types of things in games.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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What’s the difference between something being emotionally true and factually true, and what should be valued more?—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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That might sound dramatic, but in my work with leaders over the years (and in my own life), it’s proven absolutely true.—
Jill D. Griffin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To ensure the headphones are easy to wear, ultra-soft and durable ear cups, along with advanced damping materials, tuned venting and precise port adjustments, provide a high level of passive noise isolation.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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No one else is doing this in a scalable, premium and culturally precise way.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
4 July 2025
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See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft at Cyberguy.com/IdentityTheft 10.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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The most important thing to consider when determining if a certain plant is a good match for hydrangeas is growing conditions.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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For authentic crispy edges at home, Lloyd’s pans are the gold standard—just don’t hold back on the oil.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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The result is a generation of consumers rotating through aesthetic costumes, each promising authentic self-expression while delivering its opposite: a wardrobe of references with no referent, style without substance.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
8 July 2025
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Sophisticated mathematical models coexist with surprisingly basic tools.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Using the mathematical and computational models, researchers were able to gather insights into the Earth’s depth and composition of materials under the Afar surface.—
Jay Kakade
July 05,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Modelled directly after the team’s 2025 season design, the helmet is finished in Coinbase’s signature electric blue to present an exact replica of the real thing, just dramatically oversized.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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And it must be noted, microwave ovens vary and mug materials vary, so your exact cooking time could be different from mine.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
1 July 2025
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In reality, Israel overpowered Iran’s military and outwitted its intelligence with stunning efficiency, demonstrating years, if not decades, of careful preparation in under two weeks.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Accurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accurate. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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