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 character actor played none other than Wyatt Earp in Anthony Mann’s classic Winchester ’73 (1950) and went on to appear in classics like Seconds (1966), In Cold Blood (1967), and Jeremiah Johnson (1972). — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

In fact, when American royalty Barbara Streisand famously had her beloved dog cloned, the precious pup in question was none other than a Coton de Tulear. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026

For the past decade, she’s been loyal to her signature scent by none other than Jo Malone London. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026

While hanging around outside the long-running show’s studios in Los Angeles, Taleno crossed paths with none other than judge Simon Cowell, and took a shot. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for none other than

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

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