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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Adjective

The forecast is accurate for a day or two but rarely predictive over weeks or months.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
The important point is that a label doesn't have to be accurate to influence how a company views you.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of accurate

Adjective

Issagholyan built out a 24-session plan to course-correct, involving twice weekly visits in which I would be chiropractically adjusted, my jaw cold-lasered to promote cellular regeneration and my back muscles stimulated by electrodes.

— Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Google is correct that Personal Intelligence is opt-in, but the company uses various prompts and pop-ups to entice users to turn it on without fully explaining the consequences.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

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Andrew Durand, with his handsome crab-apple features, makes a perfectly quizzical Benjamin; Kelsee Kimmel is stirring as his true love, who shares his age just once.

— Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Founded in Switzerland in 2010, On has collaborated with an impressive roster of partners over the last 16 years, from tennis legend Roger Federer to Spanish fashion house Loewe, all while staying true to its mission of celebrating movement.

— Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

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