not just

phrase

—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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Local materials and artwork are celebrated, not just in the rooms, but throughout the hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026 But the American people elected them not just to fight, but also to deliver results. — Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 Dying from working too hard is a very real phenomenon, not just in Japan and much of Asia, but also in Sweden. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026 Ultimately, though, many workers want to be at a business that rewards people for actually doing the hard work—not just shouting the most about it. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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