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dead-on

[ded-on, -awn] / ˈdɛdˈɒn, -ˈɔn /
ADJECTIVE
exactly correct
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accurate precise
WEAK
absolutely right by the book dead-center definite direct exact on the button on the mark on the money on the nose pinpoint to the point unerring very accurate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless false inaccurate questionable

Example Sentences

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The dead-on voice casting benefits from seemingly endless cameos by Rogen and Goldberg’s famous friends, including Paul Rudd, Rose Byrne, Natasia Demetriou and Hannibal Buress as various mutants.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023

Johnson, known for dead-on impressions of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, was tapped for his ability to spend a lot of time improvising in character, a flair he also shows on his Instagram account.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2023

Though the voice is decidedly Irish, the message of Michael Magee’s dead-on debut novel is universal.

From New York Times • May 15, 2023

It seems like the “many” only turned out to be a few, but the bit about being a favorite was dead-on — those of us who like the Mini really like it.

From The Verge • Sep. 8, 2022

As far as I can tell, I hit Marth Crater dead-on.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir