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nth

adjective

ˈen(t)th

Definition of nth

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 By understanding and managing nth-party risks, organizations can better protect themselves from unexpected disruptions and maintain resilience in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. — Richard Chambers, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 And the curation of those clothes has been pored over to the nth degree. — Alice Newbold, Vogue, 9 Dec. 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 See All Example Sentences for nth

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And as the rapturous applause and screaming showed, such stealthy-chic designs, with small details and a sharp silhouette, still have maximum impact.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
The table below includes maximum DTI limits and minimum credit score requirements for all of the loan products Rocket Mortgage offers.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of maximum

Adjective

The win was a step in the right direction for a lineup that has struggled at the plate for most of the last two months.

— Katie Woo, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Bryan Danielson was more excited about McGuinness reaching the ropes than most of Wembley Stadium, but Nigel ultimately tapped out.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of most

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Shankara advises that worshipping gods with names and stories through devotional rituals and sacred images (murtis) is an acceptable step for some people on the path toward a more philosophical understanding of an all-pervasive ultimate reality.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Representatives from Fort Worth’s Transportation and Public Works department told a sparse crowd that the hybrid option — returning the street to five lanes south of Allen — was the department’s ultimate recommendation.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ultimate

Adjective

Colbert also made a virtual appearance last week to accept the award for outstanding achievement in variety, talk or sketch from the Television Critics Association Awards.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
ReelShort catalogue titles will be available on Vidio starting on September 1 through the dedicated Short Drama tab, launched by Vidio last year, for subscribers on the TV Extra, Platinum, Platinum Extra, and Ultimate packages.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

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