second only to
idiom
: only less important than (something or someone)
Rice is second only to corn as the state's major crop.
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According to the specialized data collector Chainanalysis, Venezuela is second only to Brazil for crypto adoption rates in Latin America.
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Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Through nine games, Tagovailoa has tossed 11 picks, second only to Geno Smith.
—Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
On foreign affairs, national security, energy and other fronts, Cheney was second only to the president in shaping policy and strategy, though his influence declined and his relationship with Bush cooled toward the end of their time in office.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Dick’s love for America was second only to his family.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
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Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Through nine games, Tagovailoa has tossed 11 picks, second only to Geno Smith.
—Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
On foreign affairs, national security, energy and other fronts, Cheney was second only to the president in shaping policy and strategy, though his influence declined and his relationship with Bush cooled toward the end of their time in office.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Dick’s love for America was second only to his family.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Second only to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20only%20to. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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