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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The community solidarity shown in Minneapolis has been nothing short of astounding—and ICE has struggled to circumvent it.
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David Ostendorf, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
The chaos and bloodshed in Minneapolis, Minnesota is nothing short of tragedy.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Set the scene Toronto’s imposing high-rises aren’t exactly known for their charm, but the Park Hyatt manages to lean into the proportions and scale of 4 Avenue Road with nothing short of absolute glamor.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
For Kareem, a 65-year-old man who has been unhoused for the past two years, the warming center is nothing short of a blessing.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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David Ostendorf, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
The chaos and bloodshed in Minneapolis, Minnesota is nothing short of tragedy.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Set the scene Toronto’s imposing high-rises aren’t exactly known for their charm, but the Park Hyatt manages to lean into the proportions and scale of 4 Avenue Road with nothing short of absolute glamor.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
For Kareem, a 65-year-old man who has been unhoused for the past two years, the warming center is nothing short of a blessing.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Nothing short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothing%20short%20of. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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