ad nauseam

adverb

ad nau·​se·​am ad-ˈnȯ-zē-əm How to pronounce ad nauseam (audio)
 also  -ˌam
: to a sickening or excessive degree
a topic that has been discussed and analyzed ad nauseam

Examples of ad nauseam in a Sentence

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The American media could do the nation a tremendous public service on Election Day by repeating ad nauseam a simple civic fact: The states and the District of Columbia elect the president. Andrew Cline, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024 Indeed, instead of threatening or punishing Iran, Biden has urged de-escalation and ceasefires ad nauseam. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 On social media, doctors are debating these topics ad nauseam. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 24 Sep. 2024 Animation can be a transformative, liberating force, even for stories that have been told ad nauseam. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ad nauseam 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ad nauseam was in 1644

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“Ad nauseam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ad%20nauseam. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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