as in maximum
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
exaggerates to the nth degree about everything she ever did
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Recent Examples of nth
For this outing, this reporter is inclined to say Ghesquière rather than reflect on today's tumultuous zeitgeist simply delivered fashion the nth degree.
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Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2022
Built using Mercedes' new EVA2 platform for EVs, the EQE is obviously related to the EQS; the two cars look similar, having been optimized to the nth degree by the wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2022
The nth sequel in the sprawling MCU is expected to bring in anywhere from $145 million to $155 million over the weekend, with some estimates reaching as high as $170 million.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 July 2022
Yet her romance with Ben Affleck — or, more to the point, the way it was covered — actually marked a change in the culture, a ratcheting up of gossip mania to the nth power.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 June 2022
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Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2022
Built using Mercedes' new EVA2 platform for EVs, the EQE is obviously related to the EQS; the two cars look similar, having been optimized to the nth degree by the wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2022
The nth sequel in the sprawling MCU is expected to bring in anywhere from $145 million to $155 million over the weekend, with some estimates reaching as high as $170 million.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 July 2022
Yet her romance with Ben Affleck — or, more to the point, the way it was covered — actually marked a change in the culture, a ratcheting up of gossip mania to the nth power.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nth
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The On Second Thought podcast is back and Statesman sports columnist Cedric Golden teams up this week with Texas beat writers Danny Davis and Thomas Jones to get their biggest moments from the preseason and examining the matchups that should most concern the Longhorns in their season in the SEC.Cedric Golden, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The quest for only premier art leaves most artists who produce good quality but not world-class works with little if any support system to sustain them and their families.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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With these occasions making up a sometimes significant portion of a nonprofit’s revenue, hosting the right kind of fundraising event and attracting the right audience is of utmost importance.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Good manners and etiquette might be of utmost importance to Southerners, but those are easy enough to learn via lessons with your mother and a trusty Emily Post book.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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For the Friend Who's Always Running Late: No. 1 de Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm The No. 1 de Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm is the ultimate gift idea for the no-makeup makeup lover.Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Ouai Jingle All The Ouai Travel-Size Gift Set The ultimate holiday gift pick in Atkin’s opinion, this kit includes a travel-sized version of some of the brand’s best-sellers, including the detox shampoo, leave-in conditioner, anti-frizz cream, and St. Barts scalp and body scrub.Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Weekly raw milk sales were up in May by as much as 65% compared with the same period last year, the AP reported.Natalie Daher, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Kidman has a close relationship with Balenciaga, having been named a brand ambassador for the fashion house late last year, joining Isabelle Huppert, Michelle Yeoh and Kim Kardashian.Hannah Malach, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Nth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nth. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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