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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
How the Brazil side of 1982 became one of the most beloved in history
On Tuesday, an already underwhelming 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign reached its nadir as the Seleção suffered an embarrassing 4-1 defeat away to great rival Argentina.
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Matias Grez, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Those were the first words uttered on this Fox 2005 series that then proceeded to immediately exploit those bonds in what could arguably be described as the network’s true moral nadir.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
And attitudes toward the U.S. among Greenland’s population of 57,000 are at a nadir.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
Those were the first words uttered on this Fox 2005 series that then proceeded to immediately exploit those bonds in what could arguably be described as the network’s true moral nadir.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Matias Grez, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Those were the first words uttered on this Fox 2005 series that then proceeded to immediately exploit those bonds in what could arguably be described as the network’s true moral nadir.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
And attitudes toward the U.S. among Greenland’s population of 57,000 are at a nadir.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
Those were the first words uttered on this Fox 2005 series that then proceeded to immediately exploit those bonds in what could arguably be described as the network’s true moral nadir.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nadir
Noun
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This is a team that has quality goaltending and legitimate blue-line depth.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Clove and orange peel bookend a series of scents that prominently feature that sherry influence without getting lost in it; there’s some noteworthy depth here owing to both the distillate and the casks.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Giants' decision to trade into the bottom of the first round for a quarterback but pass on Shedeur Sanders in favor of Jaxson Dart was one of the more controversial moments of the night.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Teams that finish over the second apron in two or more years over a four-year span have that seven-years-in-the-future pick automatically moved to the bottom of the first round.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Rejecting the conventional path, Nagle & Associates zeroes in solely on motor vehicle accidents.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Following the same patterns won’t win you colossal wealth and extra zeros in your bank account.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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The tower’s top two-stories will be combined into the penthouse residence that will encompass 10,000 square feet overall with a private pool.—
Peter Lane Taylor,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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All were on their feet to cheer Córdoba and the cast on at curtain call.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The only temporary catharsis was blasting golf balls into the abyss.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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The edgy status quo will worsen as continuing natural disasters, government layoffs, and tariff wars push more working families toward the precipice where stability drops into the abyss.—
Jeff Hobbs,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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While Trump retains strong support from his base, his approval among swing voters has eroded.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Explosions reported near military base in Kirzhachsky district, Vladimir region — local media A road leading from Moscow to Kirzhach has reportedly been blocked.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Nadir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nadir. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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