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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These organoids display functional behavior, not just structural similarity.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
They’re also designed to last the long-haul—not just survive one red-eye.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2026
While the annual inflation rate has cooled sharply since peaking in 2022, consumers are still reeling from the aggregate price hikes over the last five years and are demanding lower prices, not just slower increases.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Jan. 2026
But skyscrapers are not just about floor space.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
They’re also designed to last the long-haul—not just survive one red-eye.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2026
While the annual inflation rate has cooled sharply since peaking in 2022, consumers are still reeling from the aggregate price hikes over the last five years and are demanding lower prices, not just slower increases.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Jan. 2026
But skyscrapers are not just about floor space.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Not just.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20just. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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