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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This same message translated into the makeup, which was led by none other than the legendary Pat McGrath.
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Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
The man calling out Cryer’s name was none other than the man Cryer used to go to his front yard to try to mimic in middle school — Stephen Curry.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Stepping in for Lucas was none other than Wes (Trevor Jackson), the guy Simone had slept with.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Officially entitled Bachelor Mansion Takeover, Jesse Palmer returns to host the show that will enlist the former Bachelorette star and contestant to judge makeovers conducted by none other than fellow franchise alumni.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
The man calling out Cryer’s name was none other than the man Cryer used to go to his front yard to try to mimic in middle school — Stephen Curry.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Stepping in for Lucas was none other than Wes (Trevor Jackson), the guy Simone had slept with.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Officially entitled Bachelor Mansion Takeover, Jesse Palmer returns to host the show that will enlist the former Bachelorette star and contestant to judge makeovers conducted by none other than fellow franchise alumni.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
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“None other than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/none%20other%20than. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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