nothing short of

phrase

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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The suit alleges nothing short of a wide-scale corporate espionage campaign carried out by ex-Apple employees who joined OpenAI, according to the filing. Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 July 2026 Add it all up, and Arraez has been nothing short of a sensational defender with the Giants. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 At $259 right now, down 53% from its actual value of $559, this deal is nothing short of wonderful. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026 The wedding, seemingly heard around the world, was star-studded, lavish, and nothing short of unforgettable. Amanda Le, InStyle, 13 July 2026 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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