Synonyms of dead-on

dead-on

adjective

ˈded-ˈȯn 

as in accurate

being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard

a stand-up comedian known for her dead-on impressions of various divas of stage and screen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accurate
• correct
• true
• good
• precise
• proper
• right
• exact
• so
• spot-on
• on-target
• logical
• valid
• perfect
• on the money
• legitimate
• bang on
• veracious
• sound
• flawless
• on target
• impeccable
• infallible
• faultless
• rigorous
• letter-perfect
• strict
• stringent
• errorless
• inerrant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wrong
• false
• inaccurate
• improper
• incorrect
• off
• untrue
• inexact
• defective
• imperfect
• faulty
• flawed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dead-on

But Charli’s quote has lingered in my head ever since listening to Jessie Ware’s dead-on-arrival sixth record, Superbloom. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 20 Apr. 2026

The front-end, dead-on, looks cool, particularly its headlights and side vents. — Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2026

The placement on Favre’s 350-yard shot had been dead-on and the lungs were jellied. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 11 Dec. 2025

Amelia Blood sent a hard sweep into the circle dead-on on one, and Casucci tipped it in for a 1-0 lead. — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 3 Oct. 2025