DEAD-ON Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

dead-on

adjective

ˈded-ˈȯn

Definition of dead-on

as in accurate

being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard a stand-up comedian known for her dead-on impressions of various divas of stage and screen

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Recent Examples of dead-on But Charli’s quote has lingered in my head ever since listening to Jessie Ware’s dead-on-arrival sixth record, Superbloom. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 20 Apr. 2026 The front-end, dead-on, looks cool, particularly its headlights and side vents. — Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2026 The placement on Favre’s 350-yard shot had been dead-on and the lungs were jellied. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 11 Dec. 2025 Amelia Blood sent a hard sweep into the circle dead-on on one, and Casucci tipped it in for a 1-0 lead. — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dead-on

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The more accurate framing is that many of these fees are supplier-imposed and disclosed in booking terms that travelers frequently do not read in full.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Maher noted that many of those candidates were heavy favorites to win but agreed that his statement was not accurate.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of accurate

Adjective

Processor defenses leave a tiny opening Modern processors improve performance by predicting which path a program is likely to follow and beginning the work before the correct path is confirmed.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Officials said the school also improved its graduation rate from 75% to 95% and its faculty saw in the number holding the proper credentials — from 43 to more than 90 who have the correct subject matter licenses.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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The true main event will pit top AEW star Mercedes Mone against Willow Nightingale in yet another women’s world title match that will not go on last.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Unlocking the true nature of dark energy and dark matter could help astronomers understand what the universe is made of, how its expansion has changed over time, and if there is more to understanding gravity than meets the eye.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

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