nth

adjective

ˈen(t)th How to pronounce nth (audio)
Definition of nthnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nth
  1. maximum
  2. most
  3. utmost
  4. ultimate
  5. last
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  • The aircraft has an endurance of more than 30 hours, depending on its configuration and mission profile, and can achieve a maximum speed of approximately 210 knots.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The maximum demand predicated for California is about 30 million or 35 million, Thompson said.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of maximum
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  • While the Houthis control most of the people, the PLC controls most of the resources and money.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • For now, most NFL teams play international games less than once a year.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of most
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  • Korean hair care places utmost emphasis on scalp care, and the Scalp Revitalizing Solution Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner are prime examples.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Like arachnids that crash postgame press conferences, math is spooky and mystifying and should be approached with the utmost caution.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of utmost
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  • Raj’s wisdom has helped guests move past emotional blocks more successfully than months in traditional therapy, and the strong backing of meditation gives you that ultimate mind-body balance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The ultimate depuffing hack, an ice roller, can take you from puffed out to sculpted.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of ultimate
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  • The Treasury Department moved last week to automatically enroll tens of millions of children and greenlight donations of individual stocks as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touts the accounts ahead of midterms.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Authorities began shutting schools last week to take some steam out of the demonstrations after widespread damage to schools and mounting injuries among staff, students and police.
    — NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Nth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nth. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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