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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
The original promise of the Israeli state was to end, once and for all, the dependency and the powerlessness of an exilic people who had suffered antisemitic persecution for centuries—a dark history that reached its nadir in the Nazi death camps.
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Many supporters accepted Trump's apology and shifted attention to past allegations against Bill Clinton—a counteroffensive that reached its nadir when Trump invited Clinton's past accusers as his guests to the debate.
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—Carlo Versano
jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
During the nadir of the tariff policy, those voters were plainly displeased.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 16 May 2025
Four months later, Fletcher’s career reached its nadir.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Many supporters accepted Trump's apology and shifted attention to past allegations against Bill Clinton—a counteroffensive that reached its nadir when Trump invited Clinton's past accusers as his guests to the debate.
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—Carlo Versano
jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
During the nadir of the tariff policy, those voters were plainly displeased.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 16 May 2025
Four months later, Fletcher’s career reached its nadir.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nadir
Noun
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Established some 30 years ago, all three companies boast a depth of experience, sprawling facilities and multiple sound stages, with RCN claiming the largest in Latin America.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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From ultra-aged single malts to award-winning blends, this year’s medalists showcase the depth, complexity and craftsmanship that define world-class scotch whisky.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Here's which other states are at the bottom of the list.—
Allison Kiehl,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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But there’s magic in the grounds, on the decks, among the trees and at the bottom of every old-fashioned.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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The multiday wedding celebration, set against the backdrop of a historic city and reportedly costing up to $56 million, will host around 200 guests ‒ each boasting a net worth with more zeroes than most can only dream of.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Brown pitched well and tossed up zeroes through the first three innings Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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About a month earlier, in May, the Justice Department alleges that Gann ordered about two pounds of potassium perchlorate and another pound of aluminum powder, along with more than 200 cardboard tubes and 50 feet worth of fuses.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Moving the flagship series to Netflix, which is still getting its feet wet with live programming, was seen as a bit of a risk.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Longtime White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf fell into the same trap and his team is still trying to crawl out of the abyss.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
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The continuity of memory did not measure the abyss between a toddler’s body and a woman’s.—
Rebecca Solnit
May 29,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2025
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This mechanical demand helps establish a more stable base of institutional investors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This heady pick is grounded in pink pepper and sugar, laced with cashmere, and dries down to a soft vanilla-sandalwood base.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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“Nadir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nadir. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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