as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a London theatre critic who can generally be relied upon for his bang on assessments of new plays in the West End
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Recent Examples of bang on
While the princess may be bang on trend, the choice of color here was also intentional: the palette also served as an homage to the Qatari flag.
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Daisy Jones, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Phoenix and London then bang on a tiny bongo drum as Hilton laughs.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Howard then urged Winkler to channel the Fonz and bang on the jukebox behind them both.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
For a softer take, try mixing fabrics and textures; suede cowboy boots can soften a statement leather outfit while remaining bang on trend.
—Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Daisy Jones, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Phoenix and London then bang on a tiny bongo drum as Hilton laughs.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Howard then urged Winkler to channel the Fonz and bang on the jukebox behind them both.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
For a softer take, try mixing fabrics and textures; suede cowboy boots can soften a statement leather outfit while remaining bang on trend.
—Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bang on
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What Happens Next If Morgan is correct, Harry's standing in the broader royal family may be worse than previously thought.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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From a technical standpoint, McCartney said, Rich might have been correct.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There's a free in-app voice transcription feature too, which is just as accurate as the pricier, stand-alone software out there.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Lack Of Centralized Business Registries: Unlike other Western countries, Canada’s federal and provincial governments typically do not maintain accurate, structured and accessible business registries.—
Elodie Bouneau,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That versatility is, in a lot of ways, the true beauty of unicorns.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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The same is true for picking up concertgoers after the show.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On the bright side, healthy lifestyle choices, such as a good diet and regular exercise, offer even greater heart health protection for women.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Any good headphones already do this to a certain extent.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2025
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However, a movie can’t be a hit at the international box office without a proper theatrical release internationally.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Why does a team that desires to run the ball well not invest in a proper fullback?—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Bang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bang%20on. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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