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as in lunatics
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
stop being such a great nit and listen to what I have to say
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as in morons
a stupid person
some nit at the bar was claiming all politicians are crooked
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Recent Examples of nits
That display is 480-by-800 pixels with a peak brightness of 550 nits and a 60Hz refresh rate.
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
The 13-inch Liquid Retina display is gorgeous, and at 500 nits is just as bright as the Air.
—Dwight Silverman, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
The glasses feature a 160-inch virtual display with 120Hz Full HD visuals and an industry-leading peak brightness of 6,000 nits (1,500 nits perceived to the eye) – almost twice as high as that of many comparable AR glasses.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
The Pro models are far brighter, with a peak of 1,600 nits.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate with a peak brightness of 2,700 nits, which is a reasonable increase over the 2,000 nits of peak brightness for last year's phone.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
The 9a’s panel can also reach 2,700 nits of brightness outdoors, compared with a 2,000-nit limit on the 8a.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
The screen does look great, with accurate color reproduction, excellent viewing angles without color shift, and a max brightness of 500 nits which is good for a laptop.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
The 13-inch Liquid Retina display is gorgeous, and at 500 nits is just as bright as the Air.
—Dwight Silverman, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
The glasses feature a 160-inch virtual display with 120Hz Full HD visuals and an industry-leading peak brightness of 6,000 nits (1,500 nits perceived to the eye) – almost twice as high as that of many comparable AR glasses.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
The Pro models are far brighter, with a peak of 1,600 nits.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate with a peak brightness of 2,700 nits, which is a reasonable increase over the 2,000 nits of peak brightness for last year's phone.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
The 9a’s panel can also reach 2,700 nits of brightness outdoors, compared with a 2,000-nit limit on the 8a.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
The screen does look great, with accurate color reproduction, excellent viewing angles without color shift, and a max brightness of 500 nits which is good for a laptop.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nits
Noun
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio wasn’t far behind, saying the war is being waged against religious lunatics.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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The danger is in doing nothing as theocratic lunatics continue to weaponize with atomic bombs and modern missile delivery systems.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are complicated brain-chemistry factors involved that have to do with testosterone, and dopaminergic systems, and kappa-opioid receptors, all of which seem to add up to a Jim Gaffigan joke about how men are morons compared with their wives.—
McKay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Dilbert principle — traced back to a quote in a 1995 strip — posited that managers and higher-ups are actually successful morons whose stubbornness is confused for real leadership qualities.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Instead, think high-protein and filling breakfast filled with fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, healthy fats, along with herbs and spices like ginger and turmeric (all of which are anti-inflammatory).—
Siya Bhambwani,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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To be fair, Dylan is also engaging in some territorial behaviors, like chuckling about Greg’s affinity for nuts and lightly putting a hand on his arm, so keep an eye on that space.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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What sets Brule apart from fellow idiots in similar setups like Borat or Philomena Cunk is Reilly’s ability to present Brule with deep pathos and a sense of mystery, offering glimpses into a dark backstory, all made unsettling by the show’s analog-horror aesthetic.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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One gets the sense, reading DuBois, that Stanton’s fervor for political action stemmed from a dread of being governed by idiots.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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McGinn sets high standards in training and during games and does not suffer fools.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Antisemitism is the socialism of fools, right?—
Suzanne Schneider,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The geese managed to disable both of the plane’s engines at 2,800 feet, but Sully's successful river landing ensured everyone on board survived.—
Meena Thiruvengadam,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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Snow geese lifted north from refuge marshes.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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For starters, there are the cost savings of getting one of these not-so-in-demand mutts.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Much of the rising interest is tied to claims that these mixed pooches possess more desirable aspects than many purebreeds or mutts.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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Sounds to me like the losers are the remaining students and this is why.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Winners and losers are coming into sharper focus as the battle intensifies to retain and attract people.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Nits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nits. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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