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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2
as in true
following an original exactly
an accurate translation of the original story
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3
as in precise
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
an accurate thermometer accurate measurements
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Recent Examples of accurate
If that does end up becoming accurate, Clark would make her return against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings at home.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
For more accurate diagnoses, meteorologists rely on the DMSP satellites.
—Chris Vagasky, Space.com, 27 July 2025
There's a new dual-band GPS for more accurate route tracking, 131 sport modes with a personalized running coach, and a new heart-rate sensor that CMF claims is more accurate across workout intensities and skin tones.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 26 July 2025
Even with label checks, the actual caffeine content may not always be accurate, Wick added.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
For more accurate diagnoses, meteorologists rely on the DMSP satellites.
—Chris Vagasky, Space.com, 27 July 2025
There's a new dual-band GPS for more accurate route tracking, 131 sport modes with a personalized running coach, and a new heart-rate sensor that CMF claims is more accurate across workout intensities and skin tones.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 26 July 2025
Even with label checks, the actual caffeine content may not always be accurate, Wick added.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accurate
Adjective
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Prosecutors argued in their filing on July 29 that Joseph was correct and that Adelman should allow the case to proceed.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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However, if an inverter fails to detect the correct frequency or if the frequency is disrupted, the energy transmission is disconnected.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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His precise motive in the shooting is still unclear.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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For many, this was the film that crystallized Shyamalan’s style as something patient, precise, emotionally sincere, and attuned to the spiritual hidden within the everyday.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite that, the Lyriq-V’s looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Why not visit Germany right now to experience firsthand history-in-the-making, but at the same time bring back authentic Wall remnants?—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Use the new moon in your sign on June 25 to set intentions around community, joy, and authentic friendship.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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Tolkowsky, a Belgian mathematician from a diamond-cutting family, was the first to detail the mathematical principles for maximizing a round brilliant diamond’s sparkle and brilliance.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The first part is the bedrock deep beneath the tower, which is made of hard mathematical problems.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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While the exact reason why Kenny and JaNa broke up hasn’t been revealed, TMZ reported that JaNa who ultimately made the decision to split.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
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Generally, employers prefer people who have done the exact role before.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
28 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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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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“Accurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accurate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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