in more ways than one
idiom
: for more than one reason
Their story is a tragedy in more ways than one.
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Victoria Beckham’s daughter Harper Beckham is truly her mom’s mini-me, already taking after her stylish mother in more ways than one!
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 July 2025
Margo’s friendships are intimate in more ways than one.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 21 July 2025
Andrew Latta may be redefining the winemaker profile for a new generation of drinkers, but he’s clearly left an impression in more ways than one.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
After all, as concerns around sustainability become more commonplace, wearing an often eye-wateringly expensive gown for one day only seems wasteful in more ways than one.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 19 June 2025
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 July 2025
Margo’s friendships are intimate in more ways than one.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 21 July 2025
Andrew Latta may be redefining the winemaker profile for a new generation of drinkers, but he’s clearly left an impression in more ways than one.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
After all, as concerns around sustainability become more commonplace, wearing an often eye-wateringly expensive gown for one day only seems wasteful in more ways than one.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 19 June 2025
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