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
Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
One building houses several of Istanbul's premier private galleries, while mere steps away is the splendid Kılıc Ali Paşa Mosque and its luxurious hammam.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Her mere presence elevated the material, to the point that freaking Philip Seymour Hoffman was showing up by the end of this series.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
Multiple scholars focus on the Black and Native experiences, allowing those sides of the stories to feel like more than mere footnotes, if never truly focal.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Episode 3 confirms that this is no mere nod to another Stephen King classic, when the young Black soldier showcases his unique powers in a thrilling and terrifying sequence.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
One building houses several of Istanbul's premier private galleries, while mere steps away is the splendid Kılıc Ali Paşa Mosque and its luxurious hammam.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Her mere presence elevated the material, to the point that freaking Philip Seymour Hoffman was showing up by the end of this series.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
Multiple scholars focus on the Black and Native experiences, allowing those sides of the stories to feel like more than mere footnotes, if never truly focal.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mere
Adjective
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Popular opposition focused on those projects both endangering their resources and enriching the very companies that fan the flames of heating.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The maximally stupid outcome—which, by that very fact, seems all too probable—is that Trump gets bored of the whole affair and stops the air strikes after a putsch has been discovered, but before it’s succeeded.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And not having to filter out bugs and debris from a shallow puddle is also rare.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Trail cameras captured the fuzzy guy cooling off by splashing around in a muddy puddle amid warm temperatures.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But seemingly by sheer willpower, Meredith holds out her hand, which sends the liquid back in the opposite direction toward Britani.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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The actress dares to bare her briefs in this Ulla Johnson set featuring a shockingly sheer skirt teamed with a ombré effect sequin top.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The hotel is a half-mile from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and comes with heated pools and hot tubs, as well as a fitness center and airport shuttle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Phoenix's oldest dive bars still going strong Nothing beats a classic dive, complete with cheap drinks, pool tables and a jukebox.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mere. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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