nowhere 1 of 3

adverb

Definition of nowherenext
as in nothing

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nowhere

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noun

1
as in countryside
the open rural area outside of big towns and cities from the looks of things, we're stranded in nowhere and most likely its proverbial middle

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as in obscurity
the quality or state of being mostly or completely unknown in a few short years he rose out of nowhere to prominence in the tech industry

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nowhere

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adjective

as in apart

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Recent Examples of nowhere
Adverb
But nowhere has the pushback been stronger than in California. — Justin Worland, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 Well that comes down to the organization actually granting a blanket-waiver themselves, and then having thousands of athletes gain an additional year of eligibility with nowhere to go. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
While the series has officially concluded, this comeback special fast forwards to an entirely new, out-of-nowhere plot point and is therefore easy to watch for novices. — Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 13 May 2020 An out-of-nowhere VP choice might be enough to generate a boomlet of media attention, but there are limited options. — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 8 Apr. 2020
Adjective
And then there's Garland, which is like partying at your own lodge in the middle of a forest in the middle of nowhere Michigan where cellphone reception can be a legit issue. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 All of the great stars came from the middle of nowhere, with middle-of-nowhere experiences, just like you and me. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nowhere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowhere
  1. never
  2. countryside
  3. obscurity
  4. apart
  5. country
  6. oblivion
  7. isolated
  8. silence
Adverb
  • There was some consternation when Brennan Johnson went to Crystal Palace in January for £35million, but this was precisely the sort of deal that Tottenham never used to do.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Lindsey Graham never married and had a close relationship with his sister.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of never
Noun
  • What to do nearby Beyond the estate, there’s all the beauty of the Chianti countryside to explore.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Bearing the brunt of our new climate reality, of course, is the simmering countryside, desert dry and ready to ignite from the first mechanical spark, hot muffler, or flying ember.
    — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of countryside
Noun
  • But for every Eddie Van Halen or Randy Rhoads, there were plenty of other face-melters who existed in some form of relative obscurity compared to their more famous counterparts.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The drug’s relative obscurity has allowed its champions to shake off the baggage of the nineteen-sixties, and to position its use, not as hippie hedonism but as a medical intervention compatible with patriotic duty and Christian faith.
    — Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of obscurity
Adjective
  • Hold at the furthest apart position for a couple of seconds before slowly bringing your arms back to their starting position.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026
  • The hotter evening side appears warm enough to break apart water molecules in the upper atmosphere, the study notes.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 June 2026
Definition of apart
Noun
  • Marina was adamant to the federal agents that her former husband could never have given secrets to another country.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Our country has used science to make society safer and healthier over time, improving lives, making jobs safer, and preventing early deaths.
    — Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of country
Noun
  • This multi-level tale of the battle against oblivion made for one of the Previews’ highlights.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The man affectionately known as ‘The Messiah’ led this club and its people from mediocrity and potential oblivion to (almost) the very top and to fantasy.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of oblivion
Adjective
  • Zevallos said a key finding of the investigation is that in Peru there are no isolated routes for each type of crime.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Officials say Monday's tragedy is far from an isolated incident and are urging the public to slow down and pay attention.
    — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of isolated
Noun
  • Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse is breaking her silence about losing her title weeks after winning the state pageant.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • While this loss leaves a silence that words can never fill, farewell messages adorned a growing memorial for both Mikey and Millie, where tributes of light were offered to them.
    — Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of silence

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