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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
Another spot-on wine pairing came from a lively, layered Maison Lou Dumont Bourgogne Blanc with a sweet langoustine from Normandy.
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Apart from Aykroyd's spot-on imitation of Webb's Joe Friday and Harry Morgan reprising his role of Bill Gannon (now Captain), the film version has few similarities with previous incarnations.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
And then he’s pushed into having to deliver that news to Jim McKay, which, again, talking to Geoff Mason, that is pretty spot-on to how that went down.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Detailing including a V-neck and lengthy sleeves were spot-on–this look is yet another example of Ivy Coco Maurice and her excellent taste level (Maurice is Ralph’s daughter and stylist).
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Apart from Aykroyd's spot-on imitation of Webb's Joe Friday and Harry Morgan reprising his role of Bill Gannon (now Captain), the film version has few similarities with previous incarnations.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
And then he’s pushed into having to deliver that news to Jim McKay, which, again, talking to Geoff Mason, that is pretty spot-on to how that went down.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Detailing including a V-neck and lengthy sleeves were spot-on–this look is yet another example of Ivy Coco Maurice and her excellent taste level (Maurice is Ralph’s daughter and stylist).
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot-on
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Reports that Rihanna would be in attendance for her partner, A$AP Rocky’s, criminal trial have proven themselves accurate, as court reporter Meghann Cuniff has revealed that the singer is, indeed, in the courtroom gallery, seated beside family members.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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While the eruption poses no danger to humans, an accurate prediction could put researchers closer to accurately being able to forecast volcanic eruptions, according to researchers.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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There were multiple fatalities, according to a person familiar with the matter, but the precise number of victims was unclear as rescue crews hunted for any survivors.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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Few collegiate athletes live up to their name like Emanuel Sharp, who’s been precise on his treys at a 46 percent clip.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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What is the correct response that doesn’t leave me waving to them from the other side of the TSA line?—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Picking the right shade of foundation To find your correct foundation shade, best practice is to match to the jawline and neck for consistency.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
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Scientists build these models by studying past fires and conducting laboratory experiments, combined with mathematical models that incorporate the physics of fire.—
John W. Daily,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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In further mathematical analysis, the team says that the test could have helped up to 53% of men avoid biopsies.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2025
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Even if for the sake of argument that were true, the policy response is not and never can be.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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And if so, is that a price the WNBA is willing to pay to stay true to its values?—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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Mancini, meanwhile, doesn’t have a high ceiling but has a good chance of developing into a legitimate upgrade compared to who the Canucks have iced on the right side of their third pair this season (Noah Juulsen/Vincent Desharnais).—
Corey Pronman,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Principles of good administration, therefore, necessitate action to restore accountability to the career civil service, beginning with positions of a confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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