nowhere 1 of 3

adverb

Definition of nowherenext
as in nothing

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nowhere

2 of 3

noun

1
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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nowhere

3 of 3

adjective

as in apart

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Recent Examples of nowhere
Adverb
Anna Wintour, the global editorial director of Vogue and Met board member who typically chairs the Met Gala, was nowhere mentioned as an architect of the exhibition. — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Nov. 2026 In November 1998, Kordell Stewart was having a rocky season as starting quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers when a rumor came out of nowhere. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
While the series has officially concluded, this comeback special fast forwards to an entirely new, out-of-nowhere plot point and is therefore easy to watch for novices. — Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 13 May 2020 An out-of-nowhere VP choice might be enough to generate a boomlet of media attention, but there are limited options. — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 8 Apr. 2020
Adjective
And then there's Garland, which is like partying at your own lodge in the middle of a forest in the middle of nowhere Michigan where cellphone reception can be a legit issue. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 All of the great stars came from the middle of nowhere, with middle-of-nowhere experiences, just like you and me. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nowhere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowhere
  1. never
  2. countryside
  3. obscurity
  4. apart
  5. country
  6. oblivion
  7. isolated
  8. silence
Adverb
  • Its epic-length bookends transposed the funereal aims of Bell Witch’s modern doom masterpiece Mirror Reaper to Floydian realms, while its gentler, more meditative midsection never completely renounced the artists’ metal roots.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Perhaps never before in midterm contests has the electorate waved such a huge middle finger at a president and his craven enablers, otherwise known as Republicans.
    — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of never
Noun
  • Over the years, the Cotswolds, in the English countryside, have become a retreat for numerous celebrities, including Jeremy Clarkson, David and Victoria Beckham, and Kate Moss.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The sweeping wins were driven by a rare coalition of voters across nearly all walks of American life, in cities and countryside, from the rural Midwest and Deep South to a traditionally conservative mid-Atlantic.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of countryside
Noun
  • Very faint variable stars changing their brightness and then fading back into obscurity, for example, might also explain either or both points.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Before 1930, the trail thrived with free campgrounds, travel bureaus, and publications, but the advent of the route numbering system, created by the state of Wisconsin in 1918, caused named roads to fade into obscurity.
    — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of obscurity
Adjective
  • Solar ultraviolet photons break apart bonds in molecules, creating radicals, which oxidize VOCs.
    — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • As the ribs cook, the fat and connective tissue (collagen) melt, creating meat that is ultra-juicy and fall-apart tender.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of apart
Noun
  • This raised concerns that European countries might be sidelined in negotiations over their own security.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Delegates are expected to focus on carrying out existing climate pledges, expanding renewable energy and helping poorer countries adapt to rising temperatures and extreme weather.
    — Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of country
Noun
  • It was saved from oblivion by Manet’s friend Edgar Degas, who managed to get a hold of all the fragments.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • For all the decades of talk about solutions to the debate over Illinois High School Association competition between public and private schools, the opportunity to launch it into oblivion has finally arrived.
    — Kevin Schmit, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of oblivion
Adjective
  • That could unlock more opportunities to deploy Digit 5 beyond the confines of isolated work cells within warehouses and factories, said Pras Velagapudi, chief technology officer at Agility, in a previous conversation with Ars.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches from slow-moving overnight storms were reported across parts of North Georgia, with over 8 inches in isolated spots.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of isolated
Noun
  • Brand’s silences began when prosecution advocate Karmy-Jones took to her feet.
    — Luke Jones, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Today, Governor Newsom has courageously chosen to break that silence.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of silence

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“Nowhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowhere. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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