nothing less than
idiom
1
—used to give emphasis to a description
The idea is nothing less than revolutionary.
2
—used to say that something is the least that a situation, person, etc., requires or will accept
He demands nothing less than the best service.
I want nothing less than a full refund!
This job requires nothing less than our best effort.
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The 27-year-old Redbreast is nothing less than legendary, having won top Irish whiskey honors at numerous international spirit competitions.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Dylan’s 17-song performance was nothing less than revelatory throughout.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
In Reckoning, the surprisingly dour second half of 2023's Dead Reckoning, Cruise — as Ethan Hunt, the super spy he’s played for nearly 30 years — has become nothing less than Atlas, eternally braced to prevent the world from sliding down and off his back.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 14 May 2025
Even though Benito doesn’t yet appear to be visiting the continental U.S. for the album’s forthcoming tour, his overall star power has been nothing less than magnetic this year.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 13 May 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Dylan’s 17-song performance was nothing less than revelatory throughout.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
In Reckoning, the surprisingly dour second half of 2023's Dead Reckoning, Cruise — as Ethan Hunt, the super spy he’s played for nearly 30 years — has become nothing less than Atlas, eternally braced to prevent the world from sliding down and off his back.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 14 May 2025
Even though Benito doesn’t yet appear to be visiting the continental U.S. for the album’s forthcoming tour, his overall star power has been nothing less than magnetic this year.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 13 May 2025
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“Nothing less than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothing%20less%20than. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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