nothing less than
idiom
1
—used to give emphasis to a description
The idea is nothing less than revolutionary.
2
—used to say that something is the least that a situation, person, etc., requires or will accept
He demands nothing less than the best service.
I want nothing less than a full refund!
This job requires nothing less than our best effort.
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Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite inspired the dancing flowers and mushrooms in the segment with that soundtrack, while The Rite of Spring describes nothing less than the evolution of life on Earth.
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Josh Spiegel, Vulture, 24 July 2024
Not to mention, the efficient Bose® Bluetooth speakers, bright marble bathroom, and separate dressing room make the process of getting ready for dinner nothing less than glamorous.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
Joël enlists younger brother Bernard (Jacques Villeret) to go in his place, but Jean-Arthur isn’t so lucky and soon devolves into a semi-mad purist who will settle for nothing less than the ultimate in survivalist adventure.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 15 July 2024
Driven by her competitive spirit, Lete aims for nothing less than first place and dreams of using her winnings to move to New York and further expand her creative outlets.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Josh Spiegel, Vulture, 24 July 2024
Not to mention, the efficient Bose® Bluetooth speakers, bright marble bathroom, and separate dressing room make the process of getting ready for dinner nothing less than glamorous.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
Joël enlists younger brother Bernard (Jacques Villeret) to go in his place, but Jean-Arthur isn’t so lucky and soon devolves into a semi-mad purist who will settle for nothing less than the ultimate in survivalist adventure.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 15 July 2024
Driven by her competitive spirit, Lete aims for nothing less than first place and dreams of using her winnings to move to New York and further expand her creative outlets.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Nothing less than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothing%20less%20than. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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