as anything
idiom
informal
: as any person or thing
—used in the sense of "very" or "extremely" to make a statement more forceful
He was (as) calm as anything.
It was as obvious as anything that she didn't want to go.
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An idol can be understood as anything elevated to be above or equal to God; anything that demands to be of one substance with one's faith.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
There were moments that just had a widescreen B&W image of the live band hovering over the stage that were nearly as compelling as anything in a more razzle-dazzle mode.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
This season cannot be regarded as anything other than a triumph if and when they are confirmed as champions.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The show becomes more solemn (as anything with Dying in the title should) and quite moving.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
There were moments that just had a widescreen B&W image of the live band hovering over the stage that were nearly as compelling as anything in a more razzle-dazzle mode.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
This season cannot be regarded as anything other than a triumph if and when they are confirmed as champions.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The show becomes more solemn (as anything with Dying in the title should) and quite moving.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for as anything
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“As anything.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20anything. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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