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as in depth
the lowest point or level
the discussion really reached its nadir when people resorted to name-calling
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as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
got into the stock market when it was at its nadir and then watched prices soar
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Recent Examples of nadir
The Nasdaq is up more than 20% since its March 30 nadir.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Standardized test scores have trended upward since the nadir of the COVID-19 pandemic, recovering faster than the state average, but the pace remains too incremental for critics.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Surely, the genre has reached its nadir.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
The 2025 ballot was the all-time nadir of the nominating committee, the shoddiest ballot ever, with more than one 1960s/1970s D-list leftover.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Standardized test scores have trended upward since the nadir of the COVID-19 pandemic, recovering faster than the state average, but the pace remains too incremental for critics.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Surely, the genre has reached its nadir.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
The 2025 ballot was the all-time nadir of the nominating committee, the shoddiest ballot ever, with more than one 1960s/1970s D-list leftover.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nadir
Noun
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One challenge was how to use the Knicks' depth by tinkering with his rotation.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Its natural indigo project in Turkey reflects its commitment to reducing chemical impact while preserving the authenticity and depth of traditional denim aesthetics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The Rockies cut it to 6-1 on back-to-back doubles by Hunter Goodman and Troy Johnston in the fourth, but the Angels countered with Grissom’s two-run homer in the bottom of the inning for an 8-1 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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In the photos, Jenner accessorizes the pink bikini with a matching pink skirt with ruffles on the bottom.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The right-hander pitched like a vet, throwing up zeros in the second, third and fourth, but Arvada West couldn’t get to Raiders junior pitcher Mikey Kroll.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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After that came five more zeroes as a starter before his streak finally ended.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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For six days, there had been no radio contact or sign of Hillary Dawa Sherpa, 52, who was last seen on May 29 resting above Camp 3, which sits at 7,060 meters (23,163 feet).—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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But the real reason to book is the 900-square-foot wrap-around balcony with cinematic vistas of Aspen Mountain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The rescue team was able to pump enough water out of the system for four miners to crawl out of the muddy abyss on Saturday, authorities said.—
Aicha El Hammar Castano,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Never before has the abyss so desperately needed a makeover.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The company’s shares are down 16% year to date as investors worry its businesses are being eaten up by competitors and that Copilot’s user base leaves a lot to be desired.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Under its Artemis campaign, NASA plans to use a series of both uncrewed and human moon landings to construct a $20 billion moon base near the lunar south pole, where astronauts can live and work indefinitely.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Nadir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nadir. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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