1
as in depths
the lowest point or level
the discussion really reached its nadir when people resorted to name-calling
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as in bottoms
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 nadirs
Of the many nadirs this season — from letting a two-goal lead slip against Bournemouth to their existing run of five defeats in six league games from December 14 — the chastening 3-0 loss against Wolves on January 3 ranks high.
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nadirs
Noun
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Some countries pump out aircraft carriers to project power across the globe; others build research megastructures to plumb the ocean depths.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Created from a screenplay co-written by Bong with Jason Yu (Sleep), the film revolves around Ally, a curious piglet squid living in the depths of the South Pacific Ocean with dreams of one day seeing the sun and becoming the star of a wildlife documentary.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And the Durand, in which the eggs are first mixed with mushrooms and artichoke bottoms that have been warmed in butter; at the end, the omelet is rolled around asparagus tips and surrounded by a tomato glaze.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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Each batch spans big-name brands and underrated labels alike and includes tops, bottoms, bags, matching sets, shoes, and beyond.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the Qatar World Cup, Kane picked up an early foot injury, which dominated the discussion.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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If the city approves the request, the American Tower Corporation could open a 40,000-square-foot facility on Hood Road by mid-2028.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Nadirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nadirs. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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