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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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
With goat horns, gnashing teeth and a long tongue to taste one's sins, Krampus is nothing short of horrifying.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 8 Dec. 2025
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been nothing short of sensational for the most part and has played a big role in inspiring the second-best offense in the land.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
And the results are nothing short of breathtaking.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Nothing short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothing%20short%20of. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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