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as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
for an inside mount for window blinds, your measurements had better be spot-on
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as in precise
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
a spot-on prediction of the movie's gross on its opening weekend
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Recent Examples of spot-on
Meanwhile, in a rare but spot-on appearance, newcomer Kam Patterson appeared as Paapa Essiedu’s code-switching Professor Snape in HBO’s new Harry Potter TV reboot.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
The baby-pink wig, a spot-on color match for the beauty mogul's latex bodycon dress, featured a sleek side part and waves that cascaded past her waist.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
In many ways, that optimistic stance was spot-on.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
The author’s dialogue is spot-on, and so are descriptions of both states.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
The baby-pink wig, a spot-on color match for the beauty mogul's latex bodycon dress, featured a sleek side part and waves that cascaded past her waist.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
In many ways, that optimistic stance was spot-on.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
The author’s dialogue is spot-on, and so are descriptions of both states.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot-on
Adjective
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While both weight and waist circumference can indicate health, waist circumference is more accurate.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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Prices and availability are accurate as of the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Using precise measurements and instructions from intercom specialists and building owners, Apple Core’s workers monitor industrial machines that cut steel and punch holes for everything from small multifamily buildings to 200-unit high-rises.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes the humanoid robot precise and safer to use in unpredictable real-world environments.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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If tracking and the dizzying pace of advance ticket sales are correct, 20th Century’s Prada 2 will earn nearly $200 million in its global debut alone.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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If Tenev’s predictions are correct, though, crypto is likely to contribute to Robinhood’s growth in a significant but different manner.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The server deploys a hybrid processor that uses an optical tensor engine for mathematical computation and digital processing for system control.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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But Dallas doesn’t have time for mathematical regression.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Moon moves through your 1st House of Identity, bringing focus back to what’s true for you.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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While that’s still true, some of these rising players are feeling the pain of fickle production, too.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A good idea turns into real progress faster than expected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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“Spot-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot-on. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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