as in almost
very close to but not completely
it was well-nigh dark, but I could still see a little
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Recent Examples of well-nigh
In my book, Peter Seidler was a model citizen, a well-nigh heroic one.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Nov. 2023
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-nigh
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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
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David Tennant almost didn’t portray one of his most iconic roles to date.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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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
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Cabot Creamery is recalling nearly 1,700 pounds of its Extra Creamy Premium Butter (Sea Salted) due to elevated levels of coliform bacteria, according to a notice from the FDA.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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Fans can virtually place themselves in any seat in the stadium or even on the field itself, bringing an entirely new dimension to watching sports.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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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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“Well-nigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-nigh. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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