as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
exaggerates to the nth degree about everything she ever did
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Recent Examples of nth
Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady made N.F.L. history on Sunday for the nth time in his career.
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Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2023
And the curation of those clothes has been pored over to the nth degree.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2022
Built using Mercedes' new EVA2 platform for EVs, the EQE is obviously related to the EQS; the two cars look similar, having been optimized to the nth degree by the wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2022
The nth sequel in the sprawling MCU is expected to bring in anywhere from $145 million to $155 million over the weekend, with some estimates reaching as high as $170 million.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 July 2022
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Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2023
And the curation of those clothes has been pored over to the nth degree.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2022
Built using Mercedes' new EVA2 platform for EVs, the EQE is obviously related to the EQS; the two cars look similar, having been optimized to the nth degree by the wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2022
The nth sequel in the sprawling MCU is expected to bring in anywhere from $145 million to $155 million over the weekend, with some estimates reaching as high as $170 million.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nth
Adjective
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Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned.—
Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Pair it with heeled ballet flats and a raffia tote for maximum summer nonchalance.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Adjective
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Amid the fallout, Honarkar lost possession of most of his properties, including the historic Hotel Laguna, where a public scuffle had broken out in 2023 between his security team and guards working for the partner who wrested control of the landmark.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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People may not always agree with them, but most accept and follow them.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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So why did Ryan bother with Hunter (Jeremy Blewitt) when Naim was his utmost desire?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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Hospital staff were amazing and did the utmost to help, but ultimately nothing could be done despite their best efforts.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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This advanced cockpit promises to bolster the CJ4’s reputation as the ultimate flying machine for single pilots—reflecting its certification—while still presenting right-seat controls for copilots.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Perhaps Pryor was looking in all the wrong places on her quest to self-discovery and the ultimate understanding of all things n-word.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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There are many general rules and tools people can use to help ensure their retirement savings last.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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“Nth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nth. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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