nowhere near
idiom
1
: not at all near to
We were nowhere near a hospital.
2
informal
: not at all : not nearly
Their house is nowhere near as nice as yours.
That is nowhere near enough water.
The house is nowhere near finished.
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Guerrero is most certainly an elite offensive player – sometimes – but his defensive metrics are nowhere near Gold Glove-caliber (per Baseball Reference, all of his career defensive stats are below average – at both first and third base).
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Dan Freedman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Even President Donald Trump’s son, Eric, spoke out about wanting it nowhere near his new condo complex or the family’s golf course.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Polinsky wants the city to add shelter beds — San Diego has nowhere near enough spots for everybody asking — but also hopes officials boost encampment sweeps.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Naturally, with a powerhouse studio and a budget of likely over $150 million (if not more), Thunderbolts* is nowhere near the definition of arthouse or independent cinema.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
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Dan Freedman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Even President Donald Trump’s son, Eric, spoke out about wanting it nowhere near his new condo complex or the family’s golf course.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Polinsky wants the city to add shelter beds — San Diego has nowhere near enough spots for everybody asking — but also hopes officials boost encampment sweeps.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Naturally, with a powerhouse studio and a budget of likely over $150 million (if not more), Thunderbolts* is nowhere near the definition of arthouse or independent cinema.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Nowhere near.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nowhere%20near. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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