as in nothing
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as in countryside
the open rural area outside of big towns and cities
from the looks of things, we're stranded in nowhere and most likely its proverbial middle
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as in obscurity
the quality or state of being mostly or completely unknown
in a few short years he rose out of nowhere to prominence in the tech industry
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Recent Examples of nowhere
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The infamous gangster, who had set up shop in Cicero, quickly became a prime suspect but initially was nowhere to be found.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 13 May 2020
An out-of-nowhere VP choice might be enough to generate a boomlet of media attention, but there are limited options.
—Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 8 Apr. 2020
Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Rangers are once again a nowhere team, moving further and further away from winning Dolan his first Stanley Cup.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
These Mets are nowhere close to that pace.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The infamous gangster, who had set up shop in Cicero, quickly became a prime suspect but initially was nowhere to be found.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
While the series has officially concluded, this comeback special fast forwards to an entirely new, out-of-nowhere plot point and is therefore easy to watch for novices.
—Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 13 May 2020
An out-of-nowhere VP choice might be enough to generate a boomlet of media attention, but there are limited options.
—Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 8 Apr. 2020
Adjective
The seemingly out of nowhere coach who filled reporters’ notebooks with quips and fiery tirades was named NBA Coach of the Year in 1971.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Rangers are once again a nowhere team, moving further and further away from winning Dolan his first Stanley Cup.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowhere
Noun
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The insurgents, who operate at ease, crossing borders and dominating much of the countryside in Mali and Burkina Faso, now feel emboldened to target capital cities.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rivers of Babylon, written in 1991 by the Slovak author Peter Pišťanek, tells the story of a young, simple-minded, and broad-shouldered ex-soldier called Rácz who leaves his impoverished village in the Slovakian countryside to work as the stoker of a hotel in Bratislava.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After releasing two alluringly atmospheric final albums, Frozen and Notes Campfire, on a tiny German label, Souled American essentially vanished by the late ’90s, their discography sliding into out-of-print obscurity.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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Aerosmith producer Jack Douglas rescued the group from obscurity after catching Cheap Trick’s act at a bowling alley in Waukesha, Wis.—
Marc Ballon,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours, until the beef is fall-apart tender.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The falling apart part is crucial.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Barracuda, the Sharks’ AHL affiliate, allowed two goals in the first period and never fully recovered in a 5-1 loss to the Henderson Silver Knights on Friday, as San Jose was swept in the best-of-three first-round series two games to none at Lee’s Family Forum.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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But just never lose confidence in yourself.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This will be one of a record nine international games scheduled for the 2026 season, which will take place across four continents in seven countries.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Italy’s navy chief of staff Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto told state broadcaster RAI this week that his country is ready to deploy up to four vessels to help clear the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All these devices had escaped the maw of oblivion.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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She has been bimbofied into oblivion.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Venezuela is not an isolated case.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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California has higher electricity prices than every state but Hawaii, which has far more reason for its high prices given its isolated geography.—
Paige Lambermont,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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By the time Josh Doan scored to put the Sabres up 2-0, Bruins fans were stunned into silence while Sabres fans were celebrating all around them.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Several days after his defeat, five-term prime minister Viktor Orbán broke his silence.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Nowhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nowhere. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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