: exactly correct
a spot-on impersonation

Examples of spot-on in a Sentence

for an inside mount for window blinds, your measurements had better be spot-on a spot-on prediction of the movie's gross on its opening weekend
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With spot-on comedic timing on both players’ parts, Hernandez’s boisterous interruptions paired well with Wickline’s soft-spoken poetry. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024 The actor, 43, brought a bit of comedy to the celebrity costume pool this year with his spot-on Abby Lee Miller look. Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Despite being busy, the service was spot-on with owner Prince Blakaj checking in often to make sure everything was perfect. Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 Saweetie posted to her Instagram grid several times to share her spot-on tribute to one of Batman's most notorious nemeses, including editing herself into an actual scene from the movie. Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spot-on 

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spot-on was in 1936

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“Spot-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spot-on. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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