as in very
being this and no more
the mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous
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Recent Examples of mere
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Both shows grew from focusing on mere mortals to featuring regular appearances by celebrities.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
According to The Knot’s 2025 Real Weddings Study, a whopping 57% of couples begin discussing engagement over a year before a proposal and a mere 2% never discussed it.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2025
More news: Lynch's significance within WWE transcends mere championship victories.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The term entry level is a bit misleading considering the small quantities; only 18,000 bottles of Bourgogne Pinot Noir and 12,000 of Bourgogne Chardonnay were produced, which are a mere drop in the bucket compared to many other wines in the $35 price range.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Both shows grew from focusing on mere mortals to featuring regular appearances by celebrities.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
According to The Knot’s 2025 Real Weddings Study, a whopping 57% of couples begin discussing engagement over a year before a proposal and a mere 2% never discussed it.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2025
More news: Lynch's significance within WWE transcends mere championship victories.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mere
Adjective
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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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In fact, the very definition of dormancy is that seeds won’t sprout even when given soil, water and light.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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His videos jumping into mud and puddles garnered millions of videos and likes.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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When Garza went inside the store and took at least one lighter from the counter, the clerk came outside armed with a handgun to confront Garza, who crouched by the puddle of kerosene and either threatened to light it or attempted to light it, Hodges said.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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The sheer volume of potential solutions in the consideration set has caused a bit of AI paralysis.—
Tim Houlne,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Teams from outside England also seem to struggle with Arsenal’s sheer athleticism — certainly Real Madrid struggled to keep pace with their physical output in the quarter-final.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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But this caution presents an opportunity: By proactively leveraging nearshore hiring, firms can tap into skilled, cost-effective talent pools and achieve operational stability in uncertain markets.—
Jens Erik Gould,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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All of the property’s accommodations blend indoor and outdoor living with garden showers, private plunge pools, and deep-soaking tubs amid a jungle-like environment.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mere. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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