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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Jones has been nothing short of spectacular since taking over in Indianapolis.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
But when a beloved bookstore — especially one that’s had some close calls over the years — turns 70, nothing short of a block party will do.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Expect nothing short of warm, inviting, and all-around cozy.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Feeding a rapidly growing population while cutting emissions demands nothing short of a transformation in how we farm, finance and fuel the future.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
But when a beloved bookstore — especially one that’s had some close calls over the years — turns 70, nothing short of a block party will do.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Expect nothing short of warm, inviting, and all-around cozy.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Feeding a rapidly growing population while cutting emissions demands nothing short of a transformation in how we farm, finance and fuel the future.
—Lucy Hurst, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2025.
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