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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The pillow menu here arrives not just as a list but with samples to press to your skin.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
That variability demands constant vigilance — not just a check at the start of the season.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Cat owners were asking for better litter boxes, something like cleaner litter, less mess, fewer chemicals and products that worked for real homes, not just marketing claims.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
For me, Gregg’s incredible voice resonates not just in his music but in his humanity, in overcoming the murder of his father, the early death of his brother Duane, and his personal demons.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
That variability demands constant vigilance — not just a check at the start of the season.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Cat owners were asking for better litter boxes, something like cleaner litter, less mess, fewer chemicals and products that worked for real homes, not just marketing claims.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
For me, Gregg’s incredible voice resonates not just in his music but in his humanity, in overcoming the murder of his father, the early death of his brother Duane, and his personal demons.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Not just.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20just. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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