not merely

phrase

—used to say that one thing is true and that another thing is also true
He was not merely a great baseball player, he was also a great person.

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Quality rest, not merely sleep duration, is highlighted as a critical, cost-free investment that enhances memory, emotional regulation, and decision-making, providing a competitive edge. — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Now the Giants feature a core of young guys up front not merely loaded with talent, but possibilities. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 If not, the company does not merely have a reputation problem. — Keith Krach, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 Labels are cut off the clothing, not merely to deter competitors from cribbing their inventory, but to ensure the focus remains on the wondrously eclectic pieces, and not on who might have designed them. — New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for not merely

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“Not merely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20merely. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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