none other than
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—used to show that one is surprised or impressed by the person or thing one is about to mention
It turns out I was sitting next to none other than the founder of the magazine.
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This also means that Woody Harrelson doesn’t get his coattail nomination, and the fifth Supporting Actor spot goes to none other than … Call Me by Your Name’s Armie Hammer!
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
Newell sold his 220-foot Damen support yacht, Dapple, last year to none other than Zuckerberg in preparation for his next big delivery, Project Y722.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
See our Guide 06 of 09 Hot Springs The duo of Hot Springs and Warm Springs in Virginia are just five minutes apart and reside in none other than Bath County in the Allegheny Mountains—and, as the names indicate, soothing waters await.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
According to costume designer Colleen Atwood, the goth-glam host’s outfit was inspired by none other than the mistress of the dark herself, Elvira.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
Newell sold his 220-foot Damen support yacht, Dapple, last year to none other than Zuckerberg in preparation for his next big delivery, Project Y722.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
See our Guide 06 of 09 Hot Springs The duo of Hot Springs and Warm Springs in Virginia are just five minutes apart and reside in none other than Bath County in the Allegheny Mountains—and, as the names indicate, soothing waters await.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
According to costume designer Colleen Atwood, the goth-glam host’s outfit was inspired by none other than the mistress of the dark herself, Elvira.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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“None other than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/none%20other%20than. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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