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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This late in the season, that type of health is nothing short of amazing.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Walking on to a college team as a kicker isn’t uncommon, but what Sayeri has done has been nothing short of unlikely.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 27 Nov. 2025
The ending of the game was nothing short of chaotic.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Nov. 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Walking on to a college team as a kicker isn’t uncommon, but what Sayeri has done has been nothing short of unlikely.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 27 Nov. 2025
The ending of the game was nothing short of chaotic.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Nov. 2025
Food and Drink With 23 restaurants and nine bars, Wynn’s food and beverage operation is nothing short of extraordinary.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Nothing short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothing%20short%20of. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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