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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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The sketch escalates quickly and Nwodim and Thompson keep the sketch from derailing with their spot-on energy. Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025 Ali, on the other hand, is spot-on as a renowned classical pianist who goes on a tour of the Jim Crow South with a New York tough guy (Viggo Mortensen) and puts on aristocratic airs that belie his insecurities. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025 Outdoor Voices, Alo Yoga, and Lululemon’s technically-advanced styles appeal to players looking to improve their performances, while also providing a certain chicness that’s spot-on for days spent on at the tennis club or elsewhere. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025 The case, which of course is no proof that the manufacturer has the design spot-on, does not have a space for the Camera Control found on the iPhone 16 series. David Phelan, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 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 9 Mar. 2025.

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