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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So Much’ Hollywood's elite also showed out for Victoria’s celebration, and leading the pack was none other than Tom Cruise, who donned a tux and bow tie for the occasion.
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Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
Craig's stunt double was none other than Calvin Tenner, who played warehouse worker Glenn in the sitcom.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Rounding out the top 5 is none other than Dune: Part Two, the latest chapter in the epic franchise based on Frank Herbert's 1965 novel.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2024
One mainstay during March Madness that has taken over the fashion conversation recently is none other than Dawn Staley.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
And rounding out the top five is none other than the United States, which scored an 8.16.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Her walking companion was none other than Alessandro Michele, former creative director for Gucci.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2024
The watch’s seller was none other than famed collector John Goldberger, who donated it to Phillips auction house (the proceeds from the sale were gifted to Children Action, a charity).
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
The party with the very longest name is none other than the Russian Social-Democratic Party of Bolsheviks, or Lenin’s Communist Party.
—Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
Craig's stunt double was none other than Calvin Tenner, who played warehouse worker Glenn in the sitcom.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Rounding out the top 5 is none other than Dune: Part Two, the latest chapter in the epic franchise based on Frank Herbert's 1965 novel.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2024
One mainstay during March Madness that has taken over the fashion conversation recently is none other than Dawn Staley.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
And rounding out the top five is none other than the United States, which scored an 8.16.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Her walking companion was none other than Alessandro Michele, former creative director for Gucci.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2024
The watch’s seller was none other than famed collector John Goldberger, who donated it to Phillips auction house (the proceeds from the sale were gifted to Children Action, a charity).
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
The party with the very longest name is none other than the Russian Social-Democratic Party of Bolsheviks, or Lenin’s Communist Party.
—Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
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