nothing like

phrase

: not nearly
it's nothing like thorough enough

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The setting for this multi-generational frolic is a gorgeous Greek island that is nothing like ABBA’s homeland of Sweden. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 Tesla Motors This prototype looks nothing like the concept that was unveiled in 2017. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 There’s nothing like a crisis for illustrating who’s put in the work to develop strong muscle memory and habits of mind. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 While there’s nothing like feeling settled in your new home, the physical act of packing all your stuff (sorting, tossing, and organizing it in boxes) and then unpacking it in another residence ranks somewhere between a root canal and filing taxes. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nothing like

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“Nothing like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nothing%20like. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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