nothing short of
idiom
—used to give emphasis to a description
His recovery was nothing short of miraculous.
That treatment is nothing short of torture!
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And then to be able to help detectives track down the serial killer who once had her in his clutches is nothing short of a miracle.
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People Staff, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
And Demi Moore’s performance is nothing short of fearless.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2024
My healing journey has been nothing short of extraordinary and being able to dance again is igniting my soul in all the ways; speeding up my recovery even more.
—Brian Schaefer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024
This is nothing short of a full-stack AI-ification of search.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 14 May 2024
The victor will likely face popular former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, whose 11th-hour candidacy turned the race from a sleepy affair safely in Democrats' column to a race Democrats have to sweat in one of the country's bluest states -- with nothing short of Senate control at stake.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 10 May 2024
When Pete McCloskey challenged President Nixon for the Republican nomination in 1972, his defeat was nothing short of stunning.
—Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
From the start of their stay, guests will be treated like nothing short of royalty.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Timberlake is nothing short of a marvelous performer, boosting great dance moves, plenty of charisma and star power, an ability to connect deeply with a crowd, solid comedic timing and a knack for showing his fans a good time.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
People Staff, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
And Demi Moore’s performance is nothing short of fearless.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2024
My healing journey has been nothing short of extraordinary and being able to dance again is igniting my soul in all the ways; speeding up my recovery even more.
—Brian Schaefer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024
This is nothing short of a full-stack AI-ification of search.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 14 May 2024
The victor will likely face popular former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, whose 11th-hour candidacy turned the race from a sleepy affair safely in Democrats' column to a race Democrats have to sweat in one of the country's bluest states -- with nothing short of Senate control at stake.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 10 May 2024
When Pete McCloskey challenged President Nixon for the Republican nomination in 1972, his defeat was nothing short of stunning.
—Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
From the start of their stay, guests will be treated like nothing short of royalty.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Timberlake is nothing short of a marvelous performer, boosting great dance moves, plenty of charisma and star power, an ability to connect deeply with a crowd, solid comedic timing and a knack for showing his fans a good time.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
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