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
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
This multifunctionality elevates the pump beyond a mere miniature compressor replacement.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
What reports also show is that 95% of corporate AI projects yield no return and that a mere 5% of pilots transition into production with quantifiable value.
—Nagesh Nama, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is mere moments away.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
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Adjective
Some are her doing, others mere folklore.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
This multifunctionality elevates the pump beyond a mere miniature compressor replacement.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
What reports also show is that 95% of corporate AI projects yield no return and that a mere 5% of pilots transition into production with quantifiable value.
—Nagesh Nama, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is mere moments away.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mere
Adjective
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Sudden cuts tend to backfire, leaving you with the very symptoms fatigue, headaches, irritability that probably sent you reaching for caffeine in the first place.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Some authors, librarians, and miscellaneous posters were outraged that Barnett would pour scorn on the very field that he is officially tasked with championing.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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At 20, Stevie's features float vaguely in the growing puddle of her face.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Earlier this year, Lisa attended the 2026 Golden Globe Awards in a sheer Jacquemus look, and in January, Kith named her guest designer for its spring 2026 collection.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
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Elizabeth Hurley looked incredible in a black string bikini and sheer pants on Instagram.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Not because success should be redistributed equally, but because long-term prosperity depends on continuously renewing the pool of people capable of building globally dominant companies.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mere. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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