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
For this outing, this reporter is inclined to say Ghesquière rather than reflect on today's tumultuous zeitgeist simply delivered fashion the nth degree.
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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
Yet her romance with Ben Affleck — or, more to the point, the way it was covered — actually marked a change in the culture, a ratcheting up of gossip mania to the nth power.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 June 2022
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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
Yet her romance with Ben Affleck — or, more to the point, the way it was covered — actually marked a change in the culture, a ratcheting up of gossip mania to the nth power.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nth
Adjective
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About the only surprise Friday night in the championship game of the Boras Classic South was La Mirada preventing Corona from tying a state record for most consecutive shutouts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Selecting the right wood was also of the utmost importance.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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President Trump continues to have the utmost confidence in his national security team, including national security adviser Mike Waltz.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The ultimate list of new restaurants, bars and cafes coming to Charlotte in 2025.] More about Gibson Mill Market Gibson Mill Market is Concord’s first food hall.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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These are matters — truly — of ultimate importance.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
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That could be José Ruiz, who’s never been a regular go-to option in the late innings since arriving in Philly last year.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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At this time last year, five homicides were reported in the city.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Nth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nth. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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