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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
an accurate count of the number of people coming to the wedding reception
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as in true
following an original exactly
an accurate translation of the original story
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as in precise
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
an accurate thermometer accurate measurements
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Recent Examples of accurate
President Donald Trump's approval rating has taken a significant hit, according to America's most accurate pollster.
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Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Balancing highly accurate in-house movements with precious metals, ergonomic strap and bracelet options, useful complications, and—of course—good looks, the Overseas pulls off that rare feat of balance that gives a thoroughly beautiful watch true utility.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
IndieWire’s Emmy predictions will be refreshed throughout the race, so bookmark this page for the most accurate power rankings out there, and make sure to follow IndieWire on X, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest Emmys news.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2025
Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.
—Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Balancing highly accurate in-house movements with precious metals, ergonomic strap and bracelet options, useful complications, and—of course—good looks, the Overseas pulls off that rare feat of balance that gives a thoroughly beautiful watch true utility.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
IndieWire’s Emmy predictions will be refreshed throughout the race, so bookmark this page for the most accurate power rankings out there, and make sure to follow IndieWire on X, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest Emmys news.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2025
Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.
—Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accurate
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The Margate man was driving a Ford Focus into oncoming traffic in the inside lane of North University Drive when his two left tires entered the center lane, colliding with the left side of a 2023 Hyundai Elantra that was traveling in the correct flow of traffic, according to FHP.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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The legal document details that Lawrence didn’t have the correct paperwork to take her dog, a 9-year-old miniature schnauzer, on the flight and was subsequently turned away.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Read More | Local’s theory about ancient standing stone in UK forest turns out to be true.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Voters are not famous for their patience or, as Joe Biden could explain, their fondness for higher prices, something that’s true even if this is a one-off adjustment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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Inference models now have the capability to process at much greater scale, leading to more precise actions and greater volume, which in turn leads to higher-value use cases.—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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At her best, Gaga has all the wit, humor, and precise emotional control of the great jazz vocalists.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The city of Providence continues to be good to Pitino, who famously led Providence College to the Final Four in 1987 toward the beginning of his storied career.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Japan is known for great, authentic luxury, and the seller has great reviews on eBay (and TikTok).—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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To find one-of-a-kind spots around the globe that offer transformative experiences, tempting travelers to venture farther and embrace the authentic.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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For instance, in 2020, Christopher Hendon's lab at the University of Oregon helped devise a mathematical model for brewing the perfect cup of espresso over and over while minimizing waste.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci observed tree growth and came up with his own mathematical rule for painting trees.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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There’s a guidance system that shows players the exact way on how to reach a destination via narrow roads, but that becomes a problem when the place ends up in a forest or mountaintop.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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While the exact circumstances surrounding the collision are unknown, Dicus said, 23-year-old Marcelline Demyan, the driver of the other vehicle involved in the collision, told CBS News Los Angeles that her car was hit after turning left at a traffic light.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Since then, Vance has been more careful not to deviate publicly from the president's policy position.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Accurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accurate. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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