1
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
Those descriptors are accurate enough, as the band themselves have been upfront and proud about their influences: Lucinda Williams, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Bill Callahan, the Beatles.
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Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
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Though people on Facebook called it a shooting, the Stellantis spokesperson refuted this claim and said that would not be an accurate description of the situation.
—Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
An ancient garden in Pompeii has been reconstructed with thousands of historically accurate plants — breathing new life into a once-thriving Roman sanctuary.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
This is another way that forecasters can ensure that those under a direct threat of storm surge receive the most accurate warnings possible, while those outside of the risk area are not unnecessarily alerted.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
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Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
More: Stellantis needs this new Jeep that revives a classic name to be a hit
Though people on Facebook called it a shooting, the Stellantis spokesperson refuted this claim and said that would not be an accurate description of the situation.
—Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
An ancient garden in Pompeii has been reconstructed with thousands of historically accurate plants — breathing new life into a once-thriving Roman sanctuary.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
This is another way that forecasters can ensure that those under a direct threat of storm surge receive the most accurate warnings possible, while those outside of the risk area are not unnecessarily alerted.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accurate
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Those who bet on Shohei Ohtani to get the first hit of the game were correct.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Even if this prediction turns out to be correct, though, the economy will have lagged behind during the first half of the year.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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This was certainly true of the Mets last summer when Taylor played his way into the lineup more consistently than Harrison Bader.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 July 2025
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This rings especially true for me, a vegetarian for nearly two decades.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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The switch-over will make the robots lighter and more damage-resistant, with more precise control over their movements.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Along with other adjustments made with tools like Photoshop, the end result is a shockingly precise view of the galaxy—the yellow mist around the spiral is actually tens of thousands of stars.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heretofore, Raleigh’s best homer-hitting season was 34 in 2024.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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Step into the jungle at Chef Jose Luis Hinostroza's ARCA for an award-winning dining and craft cocktail experience that feels innovative yet deeply authentic to the richness of one of Mexico's most celebrated regional cuisines.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Hitting the studio with an iconic group requires being authentic to the original sound, but Nowell is well-versed in the music.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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But by sophomore year, Williams was struggling to keep up in courses that emphasized mathematical rigor over intuition.—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
13 July 2025
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Indeed, by using the same mathematical tools provided by Einstein's theory, scientists created new models that showed the universe was, in fact, dynamic and evolving.—
Rob Coyne,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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More research is needed to determine the exact amount of glutamine in pork.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
15 July 2025
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The exact revenue baseline won’t be known until Maryland files its FY25 financials with the NCAA early next year.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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The hamstring injury Mount suffered overextending his leg in the Manchester derby in December kept him out until March, and Amorim was careful to reintroduce him — and praised his diligence in returning to fitness.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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However, realizing these benefits demands careful tool selection, integration, oversight and governance.—
John Arsneault,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Accurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accurate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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