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beyond measure

Idioms  
  1. To an extreme degree; exceedingly. For example, Her attitude annoys me beyond measure. This term was first recorded in 1526.


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The joy they find in this work is infectious, and I loved this movie beyond measure.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 24, 2025

“Though we have experienced devastation beyond measure, we did not lose life,” the pastor, the Rev. Vincent Johnson said.

From Washington Times Dec. 10, 2023

"He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many."

From BBC Sep. 2, 2023

I exaggerate, but not much, and only to make the point that science and scientists have enriched our lives beyond measure.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2023

“Modeled, fittingly enough, upon the head of the beautiful Rowena Ravenclaw. ‘Wit beyond measure is man’s greatest treasure!”’

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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