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

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

With all that being said, many people may be surprised to learn that my second-favorite axe-slinger is none other than Ratt's Warren DeMartini. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

That was very clearly set up when in the final moments of the Squid Game series finale, none other than double Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett showed up as a recruiter for the game. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The Valley Legend award is going to none other than Brian Adams, vice president for advancement at Bellarmine College Prep. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for none other than

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

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