as in not to mention
to say nothing of
I don't have enough money for a new car, let alone a luxury sedan
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of let alone
The market has our back on this one—especially for those of us living in shoebox bedrooms where a queen bed barely fits, let alone a nightstand (the luxury).
—
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
But a couple could do a lot of damage with a spare $5K in their mitts, let alone a blank check.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
As much as his ability to land the inconceivable, Malinin’s great strength has always been the imagination and courage to take his skating to places few even considered, let alone dared to reach for.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
The state and localities collect proportionately more taxes than California, New Jersey, and Connecticut — let alone Florida and Texas.
—Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for let alone
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
But a couple could do a lot of damage with a spare $5K in their mitts, let alone a blank check.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
As much as his ability to land the inconceivable, Malinin’s great strength has always been the imagination and courage to take his skating to places few even considered, let alone dared to reach for.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
The state and localities collect proportionately more taxes than California, New Jersey, and Connecticut — let alone Florida and Texas.
—Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for let alone
Cite this Entry
“Let alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/let%20alone. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share