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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
Adjective
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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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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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So Far Yet, despite being the ideal role-playing game — one that should (theoretically) be easy enough to replicate — there’s never been a true sequel, spiritual successor, or flat-out copy that can live up to the standard.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Because true wealth isn’t just accumulated—it’s activated.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
16 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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There’s even a hidden sleeve of real gold Krugerrands in the center console and an authentic signature from Sean Connery on the glove box.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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Taylor does a lot of authentic casting in his shows and has a tendency to cast people in his world across his shows.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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And the latter term for one who studies or writes word, logic or mathematical puzzles seems apt for what Gates has deciphered on the job.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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As with the stadium, the exact source of funding is unclear, even if the desire to build both is there, though neither is likely to be completed until well into the 2030s.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
18 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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These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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To make the most of spring planting, start with site preparation and careful plant selection.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Accurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accurate. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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