as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
an economic forecast for three percent growth that turned out to be entirely on-target
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Recent Examples of on-target
They were gashed through the air by an opposing quarterback for whom on-target passes are a career rarity.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Personalization to the person seeking mental health insights is quick and usually on-target.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
I’’ll say up front that the famous Cracker Barrel buttermilk biscuits were still on-target.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Djokovic’s shots were not quite on-target early and, but for a brief interlude in the second set, his usual verve was not present.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Personalization to the person seeking mental health insights is quick and usually on-target.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
I’’ll say up front that the famous Cracker Barrel buttermilk biscuits were still on-target.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Djokovic’s shots were not quite on-target early and, but for a brief interlude in the second set, his usual verve was not present.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on-target
Adjective
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While continuous glucose monitors are generally considered accurate, the American Diabetes Association said in an email that finger sticks should be available as a backup, particularly if symptoms do not match the monitor’s reading.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Throwing objects such as tennis balls, water balloons and small rocks at the bear can work, but using a paintball marker or slingshot can be more accurate and deliver more contact warnings in a short period of time, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nowlan is absolutely correct about the suffering and heartache caused by gambling disorders, which lead directly to bankruptcy, divorce, foreclosure and suicide.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Only 43% made the correct decision about next steps, such as whether to go to the emergency room or stay home.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To make money talks less tense, prioritize choices that reflect your true worth.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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That has certainly been true of artificial intelligence.—
Rebecca Winthrop,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The device could allow scientists to observe processes currently beyond the reach of powerful microscopes and help advance ultra-precise nuclear clocks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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In two new studies, researchers examined data from the European Space Agency's Gaia satellite, which captured data about two billion stars to create the most precise 3D map of the Milky Way ever made.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The worship of greatness leads, at best, to disillusionment and, at worst, to the insanity unleashed by the Wagnerian Hitler.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The service Always friendly, and a good guest-to-staff ratio means help is never far away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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“On-target.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on-target. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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