none other than
idiom
—used to show that one is surprised or impressed by the person or thing one is about to mention
It turns out I was sitting next to none other than the founder of the magazine.
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Rather than pick up where Man of Steel left off, this sequel rewinds to Superman’s battle with Zod, revealing that none other than Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) was caught up in the damage of the Kryptonian slugfest.
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Will Harris, EW.com, 11 July 2025
With the purchase of a special theme ticket, fans received a special bobblehead in the likeness of none other than Perez, complete with a classic Superman pose and costume.
—Maddie Hartley
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Franklin gives fans a real treat in the form of one of ESSENCE’s Sexiest Men of the Moment – none other than Tyler Lepley, who portrays Boaz in the upcoming film.
—Essence Editors, Essence, 6 July 2025
But in 2026, the spandex will be found in the shapewear of fashion magazine staffers and the superhero will be none other than Meryl Streep — aka Miranda Priestly herself.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 July 2025
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Will Harris, EW.com, 11 July 2025
With the purchase of a special theme ticket, fans received a special bobblehead in the likeness of none other than Perez, complete with a classic Superman pose and costume.
—Maddie Hartley
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Franklin gives fans a real treat in the form of one of ESSENCE’s Sexiest Men of the Moment – none other than Tyler Lepley, who portrays Boaz in the upcoming film.
—Essence Editors, Essence, 6 July 2025
But in 2026, the spandex will be found in the shapewear of fashion magazine staffers and the superhero will be none other than Meryl Streep — aka Miranda Priestly herself.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 July 2025
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“None other than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/none%20other%20than. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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