as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
exaggerates to the nth degree about everything she ever did
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Recent Examples of nth
And the curation of those clothes has been pored over to the nth degree.
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Alice Newbold, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2022
For this outing, this reporter is inclined to say Ghesquière rather than reflect on today's tumultuous zeitgeist simply delivered fashion the nth degree.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2022
Built using Mercedes' new EVA2 platform for EVs, the EQE is obviously related to the EQS; the two cars look similar, having been optimized to the nth degree by the wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2022
The nth sequel in the sprawling MCU is expected to bring in anywhere from $145 million to $155 million over the weekend, with some estimates reaching as high as $170 million.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 July 2022
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Alice Newbold, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2022
For this outing, this reporter is inclined to say Ghesquière rather than reflect on today's tumultuous zeitgeist simply delivered fashion the nth degree.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2022
Built using Mercedes' new EVA2 platform for EVs, the EQE is obviously related to the EQS; the two cars look similar, having been optimized to the nth degree by the wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2022
The nth sequel in the sprawling MCU is expected to bring in anywhere from $145 million to $155 million over the weekend, with some estimates reaching as high as $170 million.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nth
Adjective
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Filip Jorgensen has played most of the games, but Sanchez is the No 1 and has done pretty well in recent weeks.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Its analysis shows polluting industries still present problems for city residents, especially in Black and Latino communities where most of Chicago’s heavy industry is concentrated.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The integrity of the categories and the artists who genuinely lead their series deserve the utmost consideration and respect.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Run Out Of Ice From icing down the cooler to filling pitchers of ice tea or mixing up cocktails—ice is of the utmost importance, especially in the summertime in the South.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The ultimate dream for any Argentine is to see Messi return to play in his home country and just imagine those two international companions facing off in a fearsome Rosario derby.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Several Amazon users even write about them acing the ultimate footwear test: Disney theme park trips.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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If one looks at government yields since the end of last year, a different picture emerges.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Peso Pluma returned after an abrupt cancellation last year due to weather conditions, and Shakira delivered a two-hour set that concluded with a fireworks over the city’s skyline.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Nth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nth. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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