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
Adjective
  • If convicted, the now-63-year-old Davis faces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • He was ordered to remain in maximum-security detention pending trial.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of maximum
Adjective
  • For most of those who spoke with ABC News, joining the military is a series of career decisions rather than approval or disapproval about the administration in power.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The pilgrimage remains virtually unknown to most Western visitors.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of most
Adjective
  • Apricots can bring softness to your scent wardrobe, and Dior’s Jasmin des Anges does it with the utmost sophistication.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Most of the 16 courses presented during its omakase dinner service (a smaller version is available at lunch) include fish flown in from Japan, treated with the utmost care and precise cuts.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of utmost
Adjective
  • Yet Google has always noted that the G6 is rarely about ultimate power; instead it is optimised for on-device AI.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Dodgers' financial advantages over most teams, and their success in building consistently competitive rosters, has created a subculture of fans who view LA as the ultimate enemy.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of ultimate
Adjective
  • The Starship Entertainment girl group, who debuted in February of 2025, were one of the main acts to perform on the 88rising stage at the festival last weekend, produced by 88rising and Goldenvoice.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Gas, diesel & jet fuel spike Fuel prices are sharply higher than this point last summer, though still not as high as many feared when the Iran war started.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of last

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“Nth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nth. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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