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as in countryside
the open rural area outside of big towns and cities
from the looks of things, we're stranded in nowhere and most likely its proverbial middle
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as in obscurity
the quality or state of being mostly or completely unknown
in a few short years he rose out of nowhere to prominence in the tech industry
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as in nothing
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Recent Examples of nowhere
Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Right before Raw went off the air, Logan Paul appeared out of nowhere and clocked Jey Uso with a knockout punch.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
The Xishuangbanna forest — part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot and a global conservation priority — is a tropical seasonal forest teeming with species, some found nowhere else in the world, and many yet to be discovered.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Michelle Krupa, CNN, 29 Mar. 2020
As were the Goin' to Work Pistons from 2002-2008, and the out-of-nowhere Tigers from 2006, Justin Verlander's first two no-hitters and the four straight AL Central Division championships.
—Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2020
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Noun
But out of nowhere … …BAM, as John Madden used to exclaim back in the day.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Right before Raw went off the air, Logan Paul appeared out of nowhere and clocked Jey Uso with a knockout punch.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Adjective
Still, nowhere signals the archipelago’s shift into the upper echelons of Indian Ocean hospitality better than the arrival of Cheval Blanc Seychelles, which opened on the northwest coast of Mahé last December (and landed on Robb Report’s list of the World’s 50 Best Luxury Hotels shortly after).
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
The Xishuangbanna forest — part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot and a global conservation priority — is a tropical seasonal forest teeming with species, some found nowhere else in the world, and many yet to be discovered.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Most of us have plenty of time on our hands and nowhere to go.
—Michelle Krupa, CNN, 29 Mar. 2020
As were the Goin' to Work Pistons from 2002-2008, and the out-of-nowhere Tigers from 2006, Justin Verlander's first two no-hitters and the four straight AL Central Division championships.
—Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowhere
Noun
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And the countryside rolls in green serenity—dotted with mirror-like rice paddies, misty peaks like Jirisan, and temples where monks chant beneath ancient pine trees.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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London — Last week, British foreign minister David Lammy went fishing with US Vice President JD Vance at his retreat in the English countryside.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This masterly music might have languished in obscurity—like most of Riley’s other records, which remain high-price rarities in the vinyl market—but for Columbia’s reach.—
William Robin,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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While this trio of shows has largely fallen into obscurity, My Little Margie stands as a reminder of television’s early experimentation with domestic comedy, showcasing how Hal Roach’s pioneering vision helped shape the sitcom landscape for generations to come.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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To bring families who are apart and heal them.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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Pour out a bit of suede cleaning liquid (or an acid like white vinegar) onto a dry cloth, rubbing it into the shoe’s upper to lightly dampen the affected suede and break apart particle clumps.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The Jonas Brothers’ latest tour has been marked by nightly special guests, and Detroit’s came in the form of Russell Dickerson, the long-working country singer whose career recently got a kickstart thanks to TikTok.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Gross Domestic Income And Corporate Profits GDI is another measure of the economy, the total earned by everyone in a country, including wages, profits, rents, royalties, investment income, etc.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And oh yes, the top half stretched to oblivion.—
Emily Temple
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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The hypercompetent old-timey secretary is turbocharged into oblivion with Gardner’s performance as Trudy, who anticipates all of her boss’s requests, up to a point.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Rain is forecast to begin arriving along Baja California Sur on Wednesday and continue through Friday, bringing 4 to 8 inches of rain, with greater amounts possible in isolated locations.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Kohn reminded residents that FEMA crews will wear official logos and badges and will never ask for money.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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As far as Roberts knows, the male student never faced consequences at school or from the local police department.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After all, there's a silence that had always accompanied women going through menopause.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Emani Ellis, the woman who sued Cardi B for $24M due to assault allegations, has broken her silence after the Bronx rapper won their civil trial Tuesday (Sept 3).—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Nowhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowhere. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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