not merely
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—used to say that one thing is true and that another thing is also true
He was not merely a great baseball player, he was also a great person.
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The goal is not merely to use AI tools, but to critically evaluate their outputs, discern potential misinformation, and actively contribute to their ethical development.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Trump's attempts to control the narrative of American history is not merely a threat to academic freedom, but also to the nation’s ability to confront its past and shape better policies for the future.
—Time, 20 May 2025
In a video interview, Sophie de Lint, the Dutch company’s director, said co-productions were environmentally necessary, not merely financially expedient.
—A.j. Goldmann, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Our nation needs more of a commitment to, and investment in, people in general, not merely to have more kids but to have the means to achieve a more decent life.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Trump's attempts to control the narrative of American history is not merely a threat to academic freedom, but also to the nation’s ability to confront its past and shape better policies for the future.
—Time, 20 May 2025
In a video interview, Sophie de Lint, the Dutch company’s director, said co-productions were environmentally necessary, not merely financially expedient.
—A.j. Goldmann, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Our nation needs more of a commitment to, and investment in, people in general, not merely to have more kids but to have the means to achieve a more decent life.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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“Not merely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20merely. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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