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
Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady made N.F.L. history on Sunday for the nth time in his career.
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Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2023
And the curation of those clothes has been pored over to the nth degree.
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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.
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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.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
6 July 2022
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Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2023
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nth
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Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned.
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Pair it with heeled ballet flats and a raffia tote for maximum summer nonchalance.
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While most observers would rather see stars like Messi play the entire match, ultimately the decision is no different from the Cowboys opting to let Dak Prescott or CeeDee Lamb play a series or two in Week 18 before resting them after locking up the division.
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Making great ceviche at home is easier than most people think.
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So why did Ryan bother with Hunter (Jeremy Blewitt) when Naim was his utmost desire?
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Hospital staff were amazing and did the utmost to help, but ultimately nothing could be done despite their best efforts.
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The ultimate low-maintenance pet For those looking for a truly low maintenance pet, fill a tank with fish.
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If visible pores or uneven texture is a concern for you at all, this primer is the ultimate solution.
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There are many general rules and tools people can use to help ensure their retirement savings last.
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As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
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“Nth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nth. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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