: exactly correct
a spot-on impersonation

Examples of spot-on in a Sentence

for an inside mount for window blinds, your measurements had better be spot-on a spot-on prediction of the movie's gross on its opening weekend
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The video’s call letter opening, spot-on mimicry of broadcast news and poor video quality are hilarious and touching. Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025 Come for the spot-on wardrobe, interiors, and period dialogue; stay for the epic clash of civilizations. Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025 The comedian has become known for his spot-on impressions, including of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025 The cockpit ergonomics are spot-on, with plenty of physical controls rather than relegating everything to a touchscreen. Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for spot-on 

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spot-on was in 1936

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“Spot-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spot-on. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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