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as in depth
the lowest point or level
the discussion really reached its nadir when people resorted to name-calling
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as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point
got into the stock market when it was at its nadir and then watched prices soar
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Recent Examples of nadir
During the nadir of the tariff policy, those voters were plainly displeased.
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 16 May 2025
Four months later, Fletcher’s career reached its nadir.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 May 2025
With its forces spread thin and its international reputation at its nadir, the last thing Israel needs is a new enemy.
BUFFERS AND BLUSTER
During the 1990s, amid hope for Israeli-Palestinian peace, Israel enjoyed close relations with Turkey.
—David Makovsky, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025
The nadir of the relationship between Ukraine and the United States came on Feb. 28, when Mr. Zelensky and Mr. Trump were initially expected to sign a profit-sharing minerals deal in the Oval Office.
—Kim Barker, New York Times, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for nadir
Niall Stanage, The Hill, 16 May 2025
Four months later, Fletcher’s career reached its nadir.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 May 2025
With its forces spread thin and its international reputation at its nadir, the last thing Israel needs is a new enemy.
BUFFERS AND BLUSTER
During the 1990s, amid hope for Israeli-Palestinian peace, Israel enjoyed close relations with Turkey.
—David Makovsky, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025
The nadir of the relationship between Ukraine and the United States came on Feb. 28, when Mr. Zelensky and Mr. Trump were initially expected to sign a profit-sharing minerals deal in the Oval Office.
—Kim Barker, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nadir
Noun
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In a way, the dichotomy simply reflects the challenge our team faces each day: Provide news in the moment, with expertise and precision, then add context and depth around important and complicated topics to help readers understand what is happening and why.—
Greg Borowski,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Mid-level moisture and depth of convergence were critical factors in the precipitation efficiency of those types of storm.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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But the Mets answered in the bottom of the fifth, rattling off four consecutive one-out singles, including one by Starling Marte that soared over center fielder Trent Grisham’s head to load the bases.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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However, the firework shot out backward, exiting from the bottom of the tube and hitting the teen in the chest, the sheriff’s office said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2025
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The multiday wedding celebration, set against the backdrop of a historic city and reportedly costing up to $56 million, will host around 200 guests ‒ each boasting a net worth with more zeroes than most can only dream of.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Brown pitched well and tossed up zeroes through the first three innings Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The beach is a lovely place to camp out and wade while watching brave souls barrel-ride hundreds of feet across the sea, and it’s also conveniently located on the edge of the Puerto Viejo beach town, meaning there are plenty of amenities nearby, including the beloved Lazy Mon beach bar.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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The furious river waters — which rose to 26 feet in 45 minutes in the predawn hours of July Fourth — decimated Camp Mystic, an all-girls’ Christian camp that generations of young girls have gone to over its 99 years.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Longtime White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf fell into the same trap and his team is still trying to crawl out of the abyss.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
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The continuity of memory did not measure the abyss between a toddler’s body and a woman’s.—
Rebecca Solnit
May 29,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2025
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This heady pick is grounded in pink pepper and sugar, laced with cashmere, and dries down to a soft vanilla-sandalwood base.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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This mechanical demand helps establish a more stable base of institutional investors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Nadir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nadir. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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