on the mark

ADJECTIVE

dead-on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate precise

WEAK

absolutely right by the book dead-center definite direct exact on the button on the money on the nose pinpoint to the point unerring very accurate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless false inaccurate questionable

ADVERB

on the nose

Synonyms

WEAK

accurately on target on the money precisely well-aimed

Example Sentences

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Do you think Burry’s predictions on AI are on the mark?

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors who believe Subramanian is on the mark with her warning might be able to get ahead of a rotation to lower-priced stocks of companies away from AI.

From MarketWatch

Uncharacteristically, McIlroy ignored reporters after each of his rounds in an event where he only made the cut on the mark and finished three over par in a disappointing share of 47th place.

From BBC

Greyserman made the halfway cut on the mark of one over par, as did Rory McIlroy and defending champion Xander Schauffele, who were in the second group due out.

From BBC

It’s the first time a Native American playwright has been featured on the Mark Taper Forum’s marquee stage — and it almost didn’t happen.

From Los Angeles Times

on the mark

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