nowhere 1 of 3

adverb

Definition of nowherenext
as in nothing

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nowhere

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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
Block after block of hulking data centers – both new and under construction – rise up seemingly out of nowhere from rolling plains and fields of sunflowers and sorghum. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Many of its plants and animals are found nowhere else on Earth, among them lemurs, chameleons, and a remarkable variety of birds and reptiles. — Cherri Briggs, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 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
  • The state’s voters have never elected a woman as Governor and rejected both Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris as presidential contenders.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Diesel had never exceeded $6 a gallon on average until this year.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of never
Noun
  • Another theory is that with the fall harvest nearly complete, now is a relatively safe time to deport farmworkers in the countryside without immediately worrying about empty shelves in supermarkets, Mejia said.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Oakley, who previously directed the 2022 drama Blue Jean, has a deft touch with the material and a deep respect for the English countryside setting.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of countryside
Noun
  • The lower-register instruments in this track are also fairly mellow in the recording, and the subtle bass in the headphones almost pushes them into obscurity, further piling everything into the cacophonous middle.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Centenaire by Monte Carlo Automotive (MCA), though, is a benchmark in both rarity and obscurity.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 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
  • The 20 countries at greatest risk of a worsening humanitarian crisis, ranked by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) annually in our Emergency Watchlist, represent just 12% of the global population, but 90% of those in humanitarian need.
    — David Miliband, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Many other countries and even continents would kill to have this level of ingenuity on their shores.
    — Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of country
Noun
  • Today’s problem is hyperscalers spending themselves into oblivion, spreading inflation well beyond Silicon Valley and obscuring problems nearly everywhere else.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • How to talk about an episode that takes us to the brink of oblivion — Cal, what the hell, man?
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of oblivion
Adjective
  • Scattered to isolated rain will begin as soon as this morning as warm air begins to move in ahead of the cold front today.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • NemoClaw operates in an isolated sandbox, so users can leverage its ability to write code, consult the web, and use apps without worrying a malfunction will compromise live systems.
    — Shubham Agarwal, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of isolated
Noun
  • The senator’s silence amid one of the state’s most high-profile races in decades, however, is noteworthy, Marshall’s critics say.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • According to Kaarlela, the Sápmi world, its language, land, family, reindeer herding, sense of belonging and silence are all integral to the story.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Nowhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowhere. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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