nothing short of
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—used to give emphasis to a description
His recovery was nothing short of miraculous.
That treatment is nothing short of torture!
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Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
Wilson's tenure with Carroll in Seattle was nothing short of legendary.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The turnaround for the Washington Commanders has been nothing short of a miracle.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
The annual Xbox Developer Direct this week was nothing short of excellent, after a turbulent year for the platform in 2024.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Nothing short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothing%20short%20of. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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