none other than

phrase

—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.

Examples of none other than in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Éric Rohmer’s name is therefore none other than a pseudonym forged on two pseudonyms. — André Aciman, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

Nasdaq futures are more solidly in the green, led by none other than the chip stocks. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 July 2026

As much as this episode is about Lindsay, the Rebecca Lobo of In the City (real Connecticutians know), the last fight belongs to none other than Kymanda, who are trying to get along in their twin beds and matching tiny bathrobes. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026

Well, ARTnews can reveal that the consignor of that work is none other than Leonard Feinstein, a cofounder of Bed Bath & Beyond who once ranked among the world’s top collectors. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for none other than

• artilleryman
• afghan
• bedpan
• began
• caveman
• chapin
• cyan
• deadpan
• dextran
• divan
• doorman
• fishman

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Is 'none' singular or plural?

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