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

The element responsible for its pillow-like appeal is none other than that microfiber terry lining, which your skin will sink into — once again bringing to mind pricey bedding, which the hospitality behemonth is also no stranger to. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

In his bedroom, there was a photo of him mingling with Princess Di at a party, and another of him at Princeton sitting next to none other than Albert Einstein. — Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Another big moment will come thanks to the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors, which will go to none other than Taylor Swift. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Replacing Deschamps is none other than Zinedine Zidane, arguably the greatest player to ever suit up for Les Bleus. — Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for none other than

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

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