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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
All of the specials were spot-on for the season and were grown at local farms Upstate as well.
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Service at both the restaurant and pool was spot-on, too.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Nikhil got Manchester City’s 2-0 over Wolves spot-on and another four correct results, as well as picking up two bonus points along the way.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
While Bridgerton may not be the most historically accurate period drama of all time, plenty of its depictions of life in Regency era London are spot-on.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Service at both the restaurant and pool was spot-on, too.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Nikhil got Manchester City’s 2-0 over Wolves spot-on and another four correct results, as well as picking up two bonus points along the way.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
While Bridgerton may not be the most historically accurate period drama of all time, plenty of its depictions of life in Regency era London are spot-on.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot-on
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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
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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
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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
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This mathematical confirmation proves that the physics of a kilometer-wide storm doesn’t require the sky.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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And there’s still a mathematical chance the Aztecs could end up in a three-way tie for first, although New Mexico can extinguish those faint hopes with a win Wednesday night against visiting Colorado State.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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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
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Tallen said his firm has a history of turning around distressed properties in good locations.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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His communication on the defensive end of the floor has been really good, too.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Spot-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot-on. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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