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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Taking over leading man duties for The Golden Bachelor season 2 is none other than Mel Owens, a 66-year-old retired NFL player.
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
And for Bryson DeChambeau, that memory came with none other than the GOAT himself, Tiger Woods.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The brand tapped none other than R&B singer Mariah The Scientist to host and headline the event, making for a celebration that blended fashion, artistry, and culture.
—Danielle Wright, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
The food and beverage program comes from none other than José Andrés, minibars are stocked with Tony’s Chocolonely, and the fitness center is outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
And for Bryson DeChambeau, that memory came with none other than the GOAT himself, Tiger Woods.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The brand tapped none other than R&B singer Mariah The Scientist to host and headline the event, making for a celebration that blended fashion, artistry, and culture.
—Danielle Wright, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
The food and beverage program comes from none other than José Andrés, minibars are stocked with Tony’s Chocolonely, and the fitness center is outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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“None other than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/none%20other%20than. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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