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
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What to know about California's wildfires Santa Ana winds have died down across the Greater Los Angeles area, helping firefighters bring almost 40,000 acres of ongoing wildfires under control.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket—in development for almost a decade—becomes only the third reusable rocket in the orbital space business, after SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Titan missiles that launched the two-man Gemini crews practically shook themselves to pieces in their first uncrewed flights.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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In text messages from August 2022 produced in the suit, Ruiz indicates that the amount was to be paid in a pre-set amount of company stock that was worth less at that point and is practically worthless now.Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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Since Hideo Nomo in the 1990s, nearly all Japanese baseball stars became NPB greats before coming to MLB.Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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The original middle school, founded nearly a century ago, became an arts magnet in 2013.Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Johnson met with what’s left of the Raiders’ brass virtually on Friday as his Lions prepare for the NFC Divisional Playoffs next week.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Friday's sentencing is expected to last less than an hour and will take place virtually, reflecting the court's efforts to accommodate Trump's transitional obligations.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Well-nigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-nigh. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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