nothing short of
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—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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For frequent flyers, saving an hour (and skipping the chaos of baggage claim) feels nothing short of revolutionary.
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While Ohtani's heroics at the plate have been nothing short of spectacular, he is set to start Game 4 of the World Series on the mound.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
But the then-23-year-old’s life was nothing short of complicated.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
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Maddie Hiatt, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
While Ohtani's heroics at the plate have been nothing short of spectacular, he is set to start Game 4 of the World Series on the mound.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
But the then-23-year-old’s life was nothing short of complicated.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The astrological vibe for the creepiest time of the year is nothing short of fa-boo-lous.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nothing short of
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“Nothing short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothing%20short%20of. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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