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
Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
The season then premiered on Paramount+ a mere two months later that October.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
The justices, though, ruled that mere knowledge was not enough to meet the threshold for liability.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Or, the Iranian regime continues to stand at odds with global adversaries, and oil prices stay significantly elevated not for mere months, but for years.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Evolution is more efficient among millions of insects than mere thousands of birds.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
The season then premiered on Paramount+ a mere two months later that October.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
The justices, though, ruled that mere knowledge was not enough to meet the threshold for liability.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Or, the Iranian regime continues to stand at odds with global adversaries, and oil prices stay significantly elevated not for mere months, but for years.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mere
Adjective
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Zara has been surprising them from the very beginning.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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With the right investment in advanced water treatment and responsible discharge practices, the industry can help protect the very ecosystems that make cruising possible.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Also, look out for puddles or standing water in the road.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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As the last part of its name implied, the flounder was golden brown and piled up, hiding a bed of crinkle cut french fries, which was hiding a puddle of creamy coleslaw.—
Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If the success of a party is measured by the sheer volume of sequins, few could compete with the Conservative Action Political Conference.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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At various crucial points in the journey, the crew expects to lose contact with mission control because of the sheer distance and physics involved with the flight.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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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,
28 Mar. 2026
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Many lagoon tents boast outdoor decks with private plunge pools and expansive living areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mere. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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