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
Mark R. Francis, Time, 10 May 2025
While the All-Star guard has averaged 23 points, 2.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists through two playoff matchups against the Celtics, his efficiency has faltered, with a mere 32.6% field goal percentage.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
The moon, on the other hand, is a mere 238,855 miles (384,400 km) away on average, which is equivalent to 0.0000000406 light-years.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2025
Scientists have had some success with short-term forecasts — usually mere hours ahead of an eruption — that have helped local officials decide whether to evacuate areas or take other precautions.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 8 May 2025
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Adjective
The way the Church teaches also needs to be more in action than through mere words.
—Mark R. Francis, Time, 10 May 2025
While the All-Star guard has averaged 23 points, 2.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists through two playoff matchups against the Celtics, his efficiency has faltered, with a mere 32.6% field goal percentage.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
The moon, on the other hand, is a mere 238,855 miles (384,400 km) away on average, which is equivalent to 0.0000000406 light-years.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2025
Scientists have had some success with short-term forecasts — usually mere hours ahead of an eruption — that have helped local officials decide whether to evacuate areas or take other precautions.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mere
Adjective
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Artists are being replaced by the very AI models that were built from their work without their consent or compensation.—
Karen Hao,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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The eighth episode of the sixth and final season of the Hulu series circled all the way back to the very beginning.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
Noun
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To call it a splashy luncheon wouldn’t be quite accurate, as the splashes were more puddles due to the buckets of rain.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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While wearing a mini tuxedo, Lorenzo slowly stomped down the aisle and paused at the puddle of petals.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Some of music’s biggest names (and harshest critics) have marveled at the sheer range of Darin’s work, which spanned everything from jazz, swing and pop to folk and country.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Most advice about LinkedIn growth focuses on sheer numbers.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Trigg Kiser, whose mother Emilie Kiser is known for sharing lifestyle and vlog-style content, died May 18, days after being pulled from the pool, unconscious, and then hospitalized.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Equipped with steam rooms, saunas and a two-lane lap pool, this polished space is gearing up for WorldPride with IV drips, HydraFacials, and eye and lip perks all available before the parade begins on June 7th.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mere. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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