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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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025
The second is that minorities — not just black people, and not just males — often have to work twice as hard to get a fair shake in many industries because of conscious, or unconscious biases.
—Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
These generally find that the impact of not just door-knocking but also ads and online advertising can be relatively limited.
—Stuart Soroka, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
As the automotive industry continues to evolve, the future of warranty management is not just about saving money.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025
The second is that minorities — not just black people, and not just males — often have to work twice as hard to get a fair shake in many industries because of conscious, or unconscious biases.
—Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
These generally find that the impact of not just door-knocking but also ads and online advertising can be relatively limited.
—Stuart Soroka, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
As the automotive industry continues to evolve, the future of warranty management is not just about saving money.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Not just.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20just. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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