nothing short of
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—used to give emphasis to a description
His recovery was nothing short of miraculous.
That treatment is nothing short of torture!
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His numbers since getting on the field are nothing short of remarkable.
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Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Julie Saraceno's video showcasing shelter dogs at the Benton Franklin Humane Society in Washington picking their own Christmas gifts is nothing short of adorable.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
For Anika Harris and her five-year-old son, Eli, the experience was nothing short of magical.
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Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Julie Saraceno's video showcasing shelter dogs at the Benton Franklin Humane Society in Washington picking their own Christmas gifts is nothing short of adorable.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
For Anika Harris and her five-year-old son, Eli, the experience was nothing short of magical.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
The surge in bitcoin has been nothing short of amazing in the past few months.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Nothing short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothing%20short%20of. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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