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to a T

ADJECTIVE
perfect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appropriate exact ideal precise proper suitable true
STRONG
bull's-eye close express faithful fit model needed required requisite right sharp textbook
WEAK
certain dead-on definite distinct on the button on the money on-target strict to a turn unerring very
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless false imprecise improper inaccurate incorrect inexact unacceptable unfitting unsuitable
STRONG
inappropriate indefinite slow uncertain unfit unsuited
WEAK
broken flawed imperfect incomplete inferior part second-rate unbroken unfinished wrong
ADVERB
correctly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accurately justly nicely perfectly precisely properly rightly
WEAK
befittingly decently decorously fitly fittingly well
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unjustly wrongly
WEAK
flawed inaccurately incorrectly mistakenly

Example Sentences

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And now every time I’ve made it since, I follow these intricate instructions to a T.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2024

During that two-season run of “Y&R,” Michael Rady, Hartley’s former co-star on “Emily Owens,” urged Hartley to read the script for a new NBC drama that seemed to fit him to a T.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Just an unbelievable play that really displays his ball-tracking sills to a T right there where you can picture him whether it’s Jaxon or Willie Mays.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023

“Our team played the script to a T, except the finish,” said Maryland coach Mike Locksley.

From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2023

Hair sliding into careful waves marcelled to a T?

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.