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as in depth
the lowest point or level
the discussion really reached its nadir when people resorted to name-calling
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as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
got into the stock market when it was at its nadir and then watched prices soar
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Recent Examples of nadir
Now, however, there’s a new nadir: the Trump Watch.
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Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
The nadir for Boston’s defense came two minutes later.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2025
For Biden, the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 — which reached its nadir when 13 American service members and more than 100 Afghan civilians were killed in a suicide bombing near Kabul’s airport — saw his approval ratings sink.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2024
Inglis played his part in English football’s journey from the nadir of Hillsborough.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
The nadir for Boston’s defense came two minutes later.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2025
For Biden, the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 — which reached its nadir when 13 American service members and more than 100 Afghan civilians were killed in a suicide bombing near Kabul’s airport — saw his approval ratings sink.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2024
Inglis played his part in English football’s journey from the nadir of Hillsborough.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nadir
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Editor’s tip: For a softer alternative to black, the RMS Beauty Straight Line Kohl Eye Pencil is also available in a gorgeous plum shade—perfect for making hazel and green eyes pop with just the right touch of warmth and depth.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
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That depth will be tested right out of the gate as right-hander Frankie Montas has been shut down with a high-grade lat strain.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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People at the bottom of the economic ladder will probably feel any penny pinch the most, as they are either unbanked or unable to access debit or credit cards or a digital wallet.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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More specifically, the two gatekeepers are tasked with preventing whatever evil lurks at the bottom of the ravine from getting out into the world.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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People might start flinging zeros at him now in the anticipation of working with the next Christopher Nolan.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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But whatever happens, clips are likely to be all over your social media feeds shortly after the clock hits double zeros.—
Hank Sanders,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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That store will span nearly 3,800 square feet over two floors and be the first to showcase the new retail concept.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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Since the mall site is about 5,000 square feet bigger than the library building, there will be more than enough room for the bookstore.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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But as anybody working as a music creator knows, creating the music is only the start in a series of dancing monkey chores to make sure my work doesn’t disappear into the abyss.—
Kay Hanley,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
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With the death of our local paper, where will local citizens get the information needed to keep us from a dark abyss where lies become truth and truth becomes lies?—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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The smell of bleach triggers memories of cleaning up the blood that was all over the tarmac of the base.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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As my friend in Los Angeles can attest, its overreach has alienated a broad swath of Americans, including many who wouldn’t typically align with Trump’s base.—
Matt K. Lewis,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Nadir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nadir. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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