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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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Having that same resolution in a camera that fits in the water bottle holder on a running vest, a ski jacket pocket, or a small travel sling is nothing short of groundbreaking.
—Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
Championing extraordinary artists, hearing future hits before the world, and watching dreams take flight has been nothing short of magical.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
My time at Aish has been nothing short of unbelievable.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 13 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 17 Jan. 2026.
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