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nth

adjective

ˈen(t)th

Definition of nth

as in maximum

of the greatest or highest degree or quantity exaggerates to the nth degree about everything she ever did

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Recent Examples of nth By understanding and managing nth-party risks, organizations can better protect themselves from unexpected disruptions and maintain resilience in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. — Richard Chambers, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 And the curation of those clothes has been pored over to the nth degree. — Alice Newbold, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2022 Built using Mercedes' new EVA2 platform for EVs, the EQE is obviously related to the EQS; the two cars look similar, having been optimized to the nth degree by the wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2022 The nth sequel in the sprawling MCU is expected to bring in anywhere from $145 million to $155 million over the weekend, with some estimates reaching as high as $170 million. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 July 2022 See All Example Sentences for nth

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The National Hurricane Center said Sunday that Odalys’ center was about 1,345 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
The finished expedition vehicle reportedly has a maximum weight of about 34,170 pounds.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of maximum

Adjective

Cazares begins most days at sunrise and works construction or as a day laborer throughout the city and suburbs.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Mensah started the game with 24 consecutive completions, setting an ACC and Miami program record for most consecutive completions in a game.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of most

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Responding to an ad in the newspaper puts Bernie in contact with Comer’s Araminta, a loner whose ultimate dream is to embalm a human body as the crown jewel of her taxidermy collection, which includes all sorts of fauna.

— Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026
The ultimate distinction, Raji said, is whether an adverse finding produces consequences.

— Barbara Booth, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of ultimate

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The House is embarking on its last days in session before breaking for the midterms, with a final vote expected Wednesday on a bill ratcheting up penalties on Russia.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Tuesday's session began with Chief Justice Luiz Edson Fachin reading the federal police report unsealed by Mendonca last week.

— MAURICIO SAVARESE, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

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