nothing if not

idiom

: to an extreme degree : very
He is nothing if not persistent.

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His movies, nothing if not all of a piece, are expressions of a grandly overarching vision that is known, loved, and loathed for its obsessive invention and tireless consistency. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 May 2025 The Cosmos, like its namesake, is nothing if not enormous and intimidating. PC Magazine, 25 May 2025 Trump's approach to tariffs has been nothing if not inconsistent. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025 Coach’s desire to grant shoppers with more and more ways to play around with their Tabby bags (though the Bella Hadid–worn Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag is also a solid choice for some accessorizing!) is nothing if not well-received. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nothing if not

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“Nothing if not.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothing%20if%20not. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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