ALL BUT Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

all but

adverb

Definition of all but

as in almost

very close to but not completely dinner is all but on the table, so don't go anywhere

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The gain comes almost entirely from the tech space, with big chipmakers like Advanced Micro Devices and Marvell Technology leading the rally.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
The Crocodile hosts live music almost every night of the year in its 750-person venue.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of almost

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The actress is an enormously entertaining presence, and the premise practically begs for an explosive music video finale.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
Mark Folk, one of Bob’s closest friends since college, remembers Bob going from barely running to entering races practically every weekend.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of practically

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South Korea's Kospi declined nearly 2% and Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 ended flat.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
One study found that, while just under half of hiring managers looked for AI and related tech skills, nearly three quarters (73%) prized critical thinking/problem-solving, and 65% looked for adaptability/learning agility.

— Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of nearly

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The governor’s mansion, Plantation House, was built in 1791 by the East India Company, and is famed today as the home of Jonathan, a tortoise from the Seychelles who is now aged about 194 and thought to be the oldest creature on Earth.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 11 Oct. 2026
The main museum, at 1250 Bannock Street, will continue to show and conserve Still’s roughly 3,125 pieces of art (or about 93% of his lifetime work, officials said).

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

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