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
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.
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Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The rocket's first stage booster detached and returned to an on-target landing at nearby Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, while Falcon's upper stage propelled the X-37B into low-Earth orbit.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Dart’s on-target throw to Wells was a short completion that sprung a nice gain.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
Richardson also delivered several on-target checkdowns to keep the chains moving.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The rocket's first stage booster detached and returned to an on-target landing at nearby Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, while Falcon's upper stage propelled the X-37B into low-Earth orbit.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Dart’s on-target throw to Wells was a short completion that sprung a nice gain.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
Richardson also delivered several on-target checkdowns to keep the chains moving.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on-target
Adjective
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Backdrop cofounder and creative director Natalie Ebel said that description sounds pretty accurate.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The original film, which is spoken in Aramaic, Hebrew and Latin to create a more historically accurate and immersive experience, followed the final 12 hours before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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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It's slated to offer a commendable-if-true 330 miles (520 km) range, from a 350-kW fast-charging 122-kWh battery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Oct. 2025
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The same will be true this season, but with Turner being more mobile and versatile than Lopez, the Bucks will likely play types of defense that Portis may be more comfortable executing.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These electrodes detect and transmit neural activity, translating brain signals into precise digital commands, such as cursor movements, typing, or controlling external devices.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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The precise mechanics now accepted as holding back player development in the States — the pay-to-play model at youth level, the limitations of MLS — were not really considered.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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His free-throw stroke looked good, buoyed by sinking all but two of his eight attempts.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Another factor is whether your partnership's no-trump range is a strict 15-17 or includes good 14-counts.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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“On-target.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on-target. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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