as in nearly
very close to but not completely
we were almost finished with dinner when an unexpected visitor showed up there were almost enough seats for everybody on the bus
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as in relative
being such only when compared to something else
burdened with impossibly high expectations, the movie came to be regarded as an almost failure
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Recent Examples of almost
Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
Located on the corner of Via della Spiga and Via Manzoni, a few steps away from the Emporio Armani store and the Armani Hotel, the almost 4,900-square-foot boutique is housed inside a 19th-century Art Nouveau building under the purview of the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
James Griffiths, CNN, 9 Jan. 2020
West made his triumphant return to Twitter last Friday after an almost year-long hiatus.
—NBC News, 21 Apr. 2018
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Adverb
Müller’s central argument has been that populism should primarily be defined as a movement in which a leader claims to represent a silenced or forgotten—and almost always exclusionary—majority.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
Located on the corner of Via della Spiga and Via Manzoni, a few steps away from the Emporio Armani store and the Armani Hotel, the almost 4,900-square-foot boutique is housed inside a 19th-century Art Nouveau building under the purview of the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Despite arguably kicking off the trend of internet shutdowns a decade ago with an almost year-long blackout in the western province of Xinjiang, China is not a frequent offender.
—James Griffiths, CNN, 9 Jan. 2020
West made his triumphant return to Twitter last Friday after an almost year-long hiatus.
—NBC News, 21 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for almost
Adverb
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Maybe a once nearly extinct fish will end up preserving a minor league baseball team.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The organization pointed out in its statement that, according to the Russian government’s own reporting, over 1.2 million Russians were living with HIV in 2024, and nearly half a million of those people had not received medical treatment.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In its first three months in power, the new government restored relative calm to the country, largely restraining those who sought revenge for atrocities committed under the Assads.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The April outlook readings for the demographic continued a six-month uptrend, reflecting continued relative strength in the jobs market.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Get the Recipe Squash Skillet When squash starts appearing at the market—from zucchini to yellow—Southerners are practically beholden to throwing it in a skillet or casserole dish for the most seasonally delicious side dish.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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At Tapestry Coffee in Lakeville, Minnesota, a hot cup of coffee is practically a necessity during a frigid Minnesota winter.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Because the boat is above the water's surface, and the engine and foil are below, hydrofoils provide extremely smooth rides, and are virtually immune to the water's chop.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2025
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Despite the current tension between the White House and virtually all U.S.-trade partners, both Trump and Meloni expressed confidence during their working lunch that a new trade deal would be renegotiated between the U.S. and the EU.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Heat-wise, this honey is fairly bold—like a mini firework show for your tastebuds.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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This action will allow U.S. tomato growers to compete fairly in the marketplace.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Almost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almost. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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