by no means

phrase

: in no way : not at all

Examples of by no means in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even in the wake of their offseason overhaul, the Sixers are by no means guaranteed to win a championship in 2026-27. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

The oil flow out of the Strait of Hormuz is by no means back to normal. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

The association provides accreditation to both 100% gluten-free restaurants and conventional eateries that have undergone specialized training (and paid a fee), though its list is by no means comprehensive. — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for by no means

• asphaltenes
• chemokines
• contravenes
• diamines
• evergreens
• figurines
• fullerenes
• gasolines
• ghibellines
• indigenes
• intervenes
• isolines