no fewer than
idiom
: at least
—used to suggest that a number or amount is surprisingly large
No fewer than 1,000 people attended the meeting.
No fewer than 80 percent of registered voters turned out for the primary.
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The Princess wore a statement necklace by Susan Kaplan, made up of no fewer than five strands of pearls, as well as multi-pearl earrings, which were shown off to full effect by her half-up hairstyle.
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Olivia Allen, Vogue, 9 May 2025
There are no fewer than eight dealers and galleries listed by TEFAF as specializing in jewelry.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
In the 91 days since Trump has been in office, no fewer than four people have helmed it.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
The Thunder has no fewer than 10 first-round picks and 10 second-round picks through 2029, thanks to multiple shrewd trades over the past several years.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Olivia Allen, Vogue, 9 May 2025
There are no fewer than eight dealers and galleries listed by TEFAF as specializing in jewelry.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
In the 91 days since Trump has been in office, no fewer than four people have helmed it.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
The Thunder has no fewer than 10 first-round picks and 10 second-round picks through 2029, thanks to multiple shrewd trades over the past several years.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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“No fewer than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20fewer%20than. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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