Almost
Almost adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Stylistic Suck: Any time where we got to see any character's manga, or any Show Within a Show, it's almost certain this trope is in effect.
Source: Manga / Sket Dance -
True Final Boss: Until the franchise reached the PlayStation 2-era, this trope was in effect for almost all games in the series.
Source: Video Game / Super Robot Wars - This is while the Superhero Registration Act is in effect, and they are almost caught when they accidentally break into the jewelry store next door.
Source: Heroic Fire Rescue
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In effect and Almost. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/almost/in_effect
Almost & In effect. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/almost/in_effect>.
In effect or Almost. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/almost/in_effect.
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