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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The property’s farmhouse kitchen offers a cozy hub for guests to congregate each morning, and the living room with its wood-burning fireplace and bay windows feels nothing short of magic.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
On Memorial Day, thousands of flags are placed by volunteers, and the sight is nothing short of breathtaking.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
From navigating the challenges of starting a business in Bali to shaping the future of Hotel Sages, their story is nothing short of inspiring.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The property’s farmhouse kitchen offers a cozy hub for guests to congregate each morning, and the living room with its wood-burning fireplace and bay windows feels nothing short of magic.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
On Memorial Day, thousands of flags are placed by volunteers, and the sight is nothing short of breathtaking.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
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“Nothing short of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothing%20short%20of. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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