nowise

adverb

ˈnō-ˌwīz How to pronounce nowise (audio)
Definition of nowisenext
as in never
not in any degree, way, or under any condition her romance novels are nowise different from those of scores of other writers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowise
  1. never
  2. no
Adverb
  • SpaceX has advantage its rivals can’t easily match Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Interestingly, a fleeting scene of Noah leaning on his teammates becomes a tragic mirror to Hal never having been able to do so (as a kid or as a Lantern) and John never getting along with his brothers.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of never
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  • Ask about medication to prevent HIV, which should be started as soon as possible and no later than 72 hours, and about emergency contraception.
    — Jennifer Obel, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • On Thursday, Abdy and De Luca were waiting to learn their fate, which was to be revealed no later than closing day, Tuesday, October 6.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of no
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“Nowise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowise. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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