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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Candy appeared in no fewer than seven movies written or directed by Hughes.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Then there’s the soundtrack, which has thus far featured no fewer than 20 Taylor Swift songs across the three seasons, not to mention tracks by Olivia Rodrigo, Phoebe Bridgers, and Gracie Abrams.
—Olivia Petter, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2025
During this time, Conrad is told to get lost on no fewer than four occasions.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
The best—and most popular—driving route for leaf viewing is along Skyline Drive, which has no fewer than 75 scenic overlooks along its 105 miles.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Then there’s the soundtrack, which has thus far featured no fewer than 20 Taylor Swift songs across the three seasons, not to mention tracks by Olivia Rodrigo, Phoebe Bridgers, and Gracie Abrams.
—Olivia Petter, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2025
During this time, Conrad is told to get lost on no fewer than four occasions.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
The best—and most popular—driving route for leaf viewing is along Skyline Drive, which has no fewer than 75 scenic overlooks along its 105 miles.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
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“No fewer than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20fewer%20than. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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