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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Energetic and propulsive, their live shows are nothing short of memorable. Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 These questions – not to mention the loss of former coach Mike McDaniel, who’s run scheme in 2025 was nothing short of wizardry – could potentially make or break the Dolphins. Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 Take a green French tip and add some pink chrome swirls for a set that feels nothing short of magical. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 July 2026 In a July 20 report from Rob Shuter, sources claimed that Madonna’s presence behind the scenes was nothing short of commanding. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 20 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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