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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Eliminating income tax entirely would be nothing short of a financial revolution.
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Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
In short: the production design on Conclave is nothing short of a miracle.
—Caroline Reilly, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Derek Hough subtly jabs at Gene Simmons while judging Phaedra Parks on Dancing With the Stars
In addition to the contestants' performances, tonight's episode provided a dance that was nothing short of a miracle.
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024
If the Dodgers’ place in the NLCS is a surprise, then the Mets’ has been nothing short of a miracle.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
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Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
In short: the production design on Conclave is nothing short of a miracle.
—Caroline Reilly, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Derek Hough subtly jabs at Gene Simmons while judging Phaedra Parks on Dancing With the Stars
In addition to the contestants' performances, tonight's episode provided a dance that was nothing short of a miracle.
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024
If the Dodgers’ place in the NLCS is a surprise, then the Mets’ has been nothing short of a miracle.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Nothing short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothing%20short%20of. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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