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 anniversary was marked not just by the day itself, but by the media hubbub, memorials and tributes that surrounded it.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Thanks to the wide range of designs, which includes not just animals but everyday objects like coffee cups, tennis balls, and croissants, teens have started their own personalized Jellycat collections.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 26 Nov. 2025
And not just for likes and clicks, either, but as a practical investment in their own performance and longevity.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Nov. 2025
Thankfulness needs to become a daily ritual, one that transforms not just your mood, but your brain and body.
—Dr. Daniel Amen, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Thanks to the wide range of designs, which includes not just animals but everyday objects like coffee cups, tennis balls, and croissants, teens have started their own personalized Jellycat collections.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 26 Nov. 2025
And not just for likes and clicks, either, but as a practical investment in their own performance and longevity.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Nov. 2025
Thankfulness needs to become a daily ritual, one that transforms not just your mood, but your brain and body.
—Dr. Daniel Amen, Time, 26 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2025.
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