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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While past hues have ranged from coastal chic to zen ocean blue, Pinterest says cool blue is all about elegance, sophistication, and a truly cool look (in more ways than one).
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
Swift has also demonstrated her generosity in more ways than one this holiday season.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2025
Mariah Carey was out and about in Aspen on Monday showing her love of Gucci in more ways than one — not just shopping in store, but stepping out with Gucci stiletto boots on foot.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
But her family’s literary history, and access to literacy, was a privilege in more ways than one.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
Swift has also demonstrated her generosity in more ways than one this holiday season.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2025
Mariah Carey was out and about in Aspen on Monday showing her love of Gucci in more ways than one — not just shopping in store, but stepping out with Gucci stiletto boots on foot.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
But her family’s literary history, and access to literacy, was a privilege in more ways than one.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
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“In more ways than one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20more%20ways%20than%20one. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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