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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 original promise of the Israeli state was to end, once and for all, the dependency and the powerlessness of an exilic people who had suffered antisemitic persecution for centuries—a dark history that reached its nadir in the Nazi death camps.
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Many supporters accepted Trump's apology and shifted attention to past allegations against Bill Clinton—a counteroffensive that reached its nadir when Trump invited Clinton's past accusers as his guests to the debate.
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—Carlo Versano
jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
During the nadir of the tariff policy, those voters were plainly displeased.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 16 May 2025
Four months later, Fletcher’s career reached its nadir.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Many supporters accepted Trump's apology and shifted attention to past allegations against Bill Clinton—a counteroffensive that reached its nadir when Trump invited Clinton's past accusers as his guests to the debate.
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—Carlo Versano
jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
During the nadir of the tariff policy, those voters were plainly displeased.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 16 May 2025
Four months later, Fletcher’s career reached its nadir.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nadir
Noun
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In a way, the dichotomy simply reflects the challenge our team faces each day: Provide news in the moment, with expertise and precision, then add context and depth around important and complicated topics to help readers understand what is happening and why.—
Greg Borowski,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Mid-level moisture and depth of convergence were critical factors in the precipitation efficiency of those types of storm.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Here's which other states are at the bottom of the list.—
Allison Kiehl,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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The attorney said that, after police arrived, there was a low-speed collision, Byron Jackson and an officer ended up at the bottom of a ravine and the South Carolina resident was handcuffed.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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The multiday wedding celebration, set against the backdrop of a historic city and reportedly costing up to $56 million, will host around 200 guests ‒ each boasting a net worth with more zeroes than most can only dream of.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Brown pitched well and tossed up zeroes through the first three innings Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The beach is a lovely place to camp out and wade while watching brave souls barrel-ride hundreds of feet across the sea, and it’s also conveniently located on the edge of the Puerto Viejo beach town, meaning there are plenty of amenities nearby, including the beloved Lazy Mon beach bar.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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The furious river waters — which rose to 26 feet in 45 minutes in the predawn hours of July Fourth — decimated Camp Mystic, an all-girls’ Christian camp that generations of young girls have gone to over its 99 years.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Longtime White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf fell into the same trap and his team is still trying to crawl out of the abyss.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
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The continuity of memory did not measure the abyss between a toddler’s body and a woman’s.—
Rebecca Solnit
May 29,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2025
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Executives wanted enough Star Trek series in simultaneous production that there would be new episodes year-round, out of the belief that Trekkies would be a reliable subscriber base that would help support various non-Trek series.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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This mechanical demand helps establish a more stable base of institutional investors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Nadir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nadir. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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