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
Danielle Higley, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Have mere hours to go before heading to a Halloween party and still don't have anything to wear?
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
But not mere notes of encouragement.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
While lasers aren't the most energy-efficient tools, the beam vaporizes a mere pinhole of ice, meaning the drill uses far less total power than electric heaters.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Large banks approved just 68% of business loans, researchers found, and credit unions a mere 65%.
—Danielle Higley, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Have mere hours to go before heading to a Halloween party and still don't have anything to wear?
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
But not mere notes of encouragement.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
While lasers aren't the most energy-efficient tools, the beam vaporizes a mere pinhole of ice, meaning the drill uses far less total power than electric heaters.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mere
Adjective
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So many seem eager to be rid of the labors of thought and expression—the very labors that define them as free and autonomous human beings—by ceding them to generative artificial intelligence.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The same Philadelphia that witnessed the birth of American independence also nurtured competing visions of nationhood—ones that challenged the very foundations of who could claim full citizenship in the republic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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And not having to filter out bugs and debris from a shallow puddle is also rare.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The sheer number of open Power 4 jobs is causing an issue for administrators, as there are only so many top names to fill these high-profile positions.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Styled by Molly Dickson, the simple yet formal footwear aligned with Sweeney’s spring 2026 Stella McCartney look, a form-fitting white minidress with sheer ruched fabric wrapped around a structured corset base with boning and exaggerated hips.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His backstory for the spaceship included a sacred pool at its center.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Cycle through the spa’s saunas, steams, hot pools, and cold plunges, then retire to a breezy hammock or calming cabin for idyllic repose.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mere. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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