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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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Perhaps that goes some way to explain her mass appeal later in life, expanded in no small way by “Downton” creator Julian Fellowes’ dead-on writing for the show.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

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

The story of Jesus Christ begins with a dead-on parody of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” with Kroll as a Larry Davidian Judas riffing with J.B.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2023

“Because it happened. Because every word is absolutely dead-on true.”

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien