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
Chances arrived at both ends before the decisive moment, David Silva bouncing a close-range volley over the bar before the break, while Kenwyne Jones toe-poked a shot into a sprawling Joe Hart — Stoke’s only on-target attempt of the game.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 17 May 2025
But his production, especially his on-target deliveries down the field in coach Lane Kiffin’s offense, stands out as a tantalizing ability that could translate.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
Enduring heat shield temperatures up to 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit, the spacecraft rapidly slowed down, deployed four big red-and-white parachutes and settled to an on-target 16-mph splashdown at 12:19 p.m.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
This metric helps to quantify the quality of on-target shots, taking into account factors such as shot distance and placement within the goal, to suggest how likely the average goalkeeper is to concede from each attempt on goal.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 17 May 2025
But his production, especially his on-target deliveries down the field in coach Lane Kiffin’s offense, stands out as a tantalizing ability that could translate.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
Enduring heat shield temperatures up to 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit, the spacecraft rapidly slowed down, deployed four big red-and-white parachutes and settled to an on-target 16-mph splashdown at 12:19 p.m.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2025
This metric helps to quantify the quality of on-target shots, taking into account factors such as shot distance and placement within the goal, to suggest how likely the average goalkeeper is to concede from each attempt on goal.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on-target
Adjective
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Going back and researching, Gatiss learned this was accurate.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Those descriptors are accurate enough, as the band themselves have been upfront and proud about their influences: Lucinda Williams, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Bill Callahan, the Beatles.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Judkins’ ex, according to the report, told him the messages weren’t true, then Judkins punched her in the mouth.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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With things that were true but couldn’t be readily seen or felt, like silence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The switch-over will make the robots lighter and more damage-resistant, with more precise control over their movements.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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To acquire more precise information, the I.D.F. developed a telephone that appeared to be registered in Lebanon.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 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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After all, how often would Canada's biggest hockey market have a chance to acquire Canada's best player?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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“On-target.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on-target. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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