as in nearly
very close to but not completely
we were almost finished with dinner when an unexpected visitor showed up there were almost enough seats for everybody on the bus
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as in relative
being such only when compared to something else
burdened with impossibly high expectations, the movie came to be regarded as an almost failure
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Recent Examples of almost
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Trump will almost certainly ask Xi for help pressuring Iran, ramping up exports of rare-earth minerals and increasing purchases of US goods – all while threatening to raise tariffs on China.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
Despite arguably kicking off the trend of internet shutdowns a decade ago with an almost year-long blackout in the western province of Xinjiang, China is not a frequent offender.
—James Griffiths, CNN, 9 Jan. 2020
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Adverb
Madewell’s Airy Denim fabric has an almost weightless feel that is especially ideal for spring and summer travel, offering the structure of jeans while remaining remarkably breathable and comfortable.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Trump will almost certainly ask Xi for help pressuring Iran, ramping up exports of rare-earth minerals and increasing purchases of US goods – all while threatening to raise tariffs on China.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Adjective
Orange County has paid more than $39 million worth of settlements in the almost year since the Airport fire broke out and destroyed more than 100 structures, according to county officials.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
Despite arguably kicking off the trend of internet shutdowns a decade ago with an almost year-long blackout in the western province of Xinjiang, China is not a frequent offender.
—James Griffiths, CNN, 9 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for almost
Adverb
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Yet she’s viewed, like everything else in the movie, with an adoration that is nearly transcendental.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Van de Peer and his colleagues wanted to understand what accounts for the abundance of modern polyploidy and the seeming relative scarcity of it long ago.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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That decision may have looked reasonable during a long stretch of relative calm.—
Contessa Brewer,Dawn Giel,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Built for a light and bouncy stride, these sneakers practically glide with you, making long travel days noticeably easier.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The film had practically no marketing spend and reached audiences through Markiplier’s large social presence.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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But, like virtually every contender, some changes will continue to come in the bullpen.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The fact that only the skin of the actual animal remained and that it was mounted on a frame that could take virtually any shape meant that the resulting object could take any posture or expression without being limited by bones, ligaments or muscle texture.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 2026
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But Sean Payton’s team was also abnormally good in one-score games, won its final two against division foes without their starting quarterbacks, played a third-place schedule and stayed fairly healthy — until overtime of the divisional round, at least.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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That's a fairly small sum, although many of her most famous dance cuts arrived long before iTunes, and sometimes decades before Billboard introduced the tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Almost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almost. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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