as in nothing
the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it
for dates, the year is automatically listed as a pair of aughts, so the user has to scroll down to the correct figure
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Recent Examples of aught
Early-aughts nostalgia plays a part—and the under-25 customer doesn’t carry that era’s body-shaming PTSD.
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
At edgy labels like Alexander McQueen, Vaquera, Ann Demeulemeester, and Enfants Riches Déprimés, the military jacket—an early aughts indie sleaze staple—is back by way of details like metallic buttons, shoulder epaulettes, and extra pockets.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
Glove pumps were initially popular during the 1980s, and earned an aughts-era revival thanks to the hipster set.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, Refinery29, 4 Feb. 2026
Rachel Zoe made a name for herself as a celebrity stylist in the early aughts with a client roster that included Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan, Kate Hudson, and Jennifer Garner, while also establishing her iconic boho-chic aesthetic.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
At edgy labels like Alexander McQueen, Vaquera, Ann Demeulemeester, and Enfants Riches Déprimés, the military jacket—an early aughts indie sleaze staple—is back by way of details like metallic buttons, shoulder epaulettes, and extra pockets.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
Glove pumps were initially popular during the 1980s, and earned an aughts-era revival thanks to the hipster set.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, Refinery29, 4 Feb. 2026
Rachel Zoe made a name for herself as a celebrity stylist in the early aughts with a client roster that included Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan, Kate Hudson, and Jennifer Garner, while also establishing her iconic boho-chic aesthetic.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aught
Noun
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When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Why did her mom press so hard for the littlest of nothings?—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
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In their defense, the horn sounded, and the clock showed zeroes, so legions of Tar Heel blue stormed the court.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Berkhout highlights how this binary language is translated into computer language through zeros and ones used for programming.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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Banchero’s 37-point, 10-rebound showing at Cleveland, however, was all for naught when Jamahl Mosley‘s squad fell 114-98 inside Rocket Arena on NBC’s streaming service Peacock.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the end, Carlson’s protests were for naught.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Aught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aught. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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