not just

idiom

used to say that one thing is true and that another thing is also true
She's not just my friend, she's my lawyer.

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Ulbrich thought Deablo had enough pass-rushing acumen to be an occasional blitzer and had the speed and length to drop into pass coverage in the middle of the field and occupy a large spot not just on the field but in the vision of the quarterback. Josh Kendall, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 The problem is widespread, not just limited to specific brands. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025 That means not just pushing information out, but also listening to families and staff. Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025 Staffers are being told that the layoffs are taking place because NBC News no longer will be providing newsgathering for two networks, not just MSNBC but CNBC. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for not just

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“Not just.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20just. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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