DEAD-ON Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

dead-on

adjective

ˈded-ˈȯn

Definition of dead-on

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

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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 See All Example Sentences for dead-on

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Adjective

In the years since, Becenti said, the data has painted a more accurate and encouraging picture.

— Savannah Peters, Fortune, 13 July 2026
The age range was chosen because accurate readings on these topics are harder with older kids.

— Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of accurate

Adjective

That report was correct, Swinehart said, but Smith told staff to release a statement saying Smith herself had trained Nicole Tepper.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Given the biases of the ICC, Secretary of State Rubio is correct in going after it.

— Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of correct

Adjective

The same may be true for military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial drivers or others who are subject to strict workplace drug-testing programs.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 July 2026
This is the true bureaucracy standing in the way of housing that families can afford — not federal programs or subsidies helping those very families stay housed.

— Jake Day, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2026

Definition of true

Adjective

From here, the Manchester City defender sprints into the six-yard box to meet the corner, forcing a good save from Dominik Livakovic, with his team-mates unable to scramble the ball over the line.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Graham, who had turned 71 just two days before passing away on Saturday night, was far younger than many of his Senate colleagues and appeared to have been in good health.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

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