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right on

[rahyt-on, -awn] / ˈraɪtˈɒn, -ˈɔn /

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All (2) Interjection (1) Adjective (1)

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(expressing agreement) interj.
exactly right; relevant adj.

INTERJECTION

(expressing agreement)

Synonyms

WEAK

absolutely affirmative agreed all right amen assuredly aye beyond a doubt by all means certainly definitely even so exactly fine gladly good good enough granted indubitably just so most assuredly naturally of course okay positively precisely roger sure thing surely true undoubtedly unquestionably very well willingly without fail yea yep

ADJECTIVE

exactly right; relevant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely right correct right true

STRONG

current relevant sophisticated up-to-date

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right on

Glancing at the political calendar, though, the gains are happening right on schedule.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The latest disappointment came on Sunday when the Chargers lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14, right on the heels of another 26-14 defeat to the Arizona Cardinals the week before.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

The fund has also gotten the timing right on big AI plays.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

Norris had closed all his deficit to Verstappen by the final stages and was running right on the Dutchman's tail in the closing laps, but was unable to pass.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

Miranda has a small bedroom and her mom let me stay there, right on the desk.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

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