as in almost
very close to but not completely
it was well-nigh dark, but I could still see a little
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Recent Examples of well-nigh
In my book, Peter Seidler was a model citizen, a well-nigh heroic one.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Nov. 2023
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-nigh
Adverb
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Shares have almost fully recovered from the tumble and the company said DeepSeek's advances prove the need for more of its chips, but apprehensive investors fear earnings could revive some market turbulence.—
Carolina Mandl,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Before Friday's sharp drop, the S&P 500 had been heading for a week of almost zero movement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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No wonder Maeda was practically glowing after his outing.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Today, his name is practically synonymous with skateboarding and the culture that surrounds it.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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It was projected to collect nearly $400 million in user fees from the medical device makers last year, most of which goes to payroll and operating expenses for employees at the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health.—
Michael Erman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Tarrio was notably sentenced to the longest term of imprisonment among all of the nearly 1,600 individuals charged in connection with the attack.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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At one point late last summer, starting pitcher Michael King marveled at Musgrove’s commitment to being around the team on virtually every road trip while on the IL resting his elbow.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Morales had filed her asylum application and paid for an attorney, who joined the hearing virtually from Florida.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Well-nigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-nigh. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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