Definition of nimietynext
as in excessiveness
a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits the artist's ingrained nimiety results in cloying pictures of cute kids holding even cuter animals

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  • This excessiveness can hinder critical knowledge building because of the sheer amount of information that can be accessed simultaneously at any time.
    Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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  • Attems Sauvignon Blanc, Venezia Giulia IGT, $20 Attems offers a slightly riper, more generous introduction to Friulian sauvignon blanc, but never veers into tropical excess.
    Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
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“Nimiety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nimiety. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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