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
The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
In a prior interview with Entertainment Weekly (watch below), Manheim revealed that Disney informed him and Croft of their castings mere minutes before the announcement went wide.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
In other words, this is not mere video generation.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In mere minutes, the transaction turned deadly.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Venezuela now produces only about 1 percent of the oil in the world, a mere 1 million barrels a day.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
In a prior interview with Entertainment Weekly (watch below), Manheim revealed that Disney informed him and Croft of their castings mere minutes before the announcement went wide.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
In other words, this is not mere video generation.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In mere minutes, the transaction turned deadly.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mere
Adjective
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This classy performance, ending the set with a song from a competitor’s game, embodied the very spirit of the event, a pure expression of love for the culture of game music, across company lines.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Puerto Ricans are told to endure austerity, accept cuts, and trust institutions, while watching those institutions protect the very actors who helped engineer the crisis.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Only water when the top layer of soil is dry, and never let puddles sit in the saucer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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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,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Every screening kicked off with a video tribute to him, and each replay drove home the sheer heroic improbability of what Redford had accomplished.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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The sheer bulk of the suit might confuse the human eye from a distance, but in large open spaces, like snowfields, anything that looks a little odd will stand out.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Among the building’s amenities are a gym, spa, concierge, and pool.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
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Goldman’s carried interest pool includes seven alts funds the firm launched in 2024 including buyout and private equity.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mere. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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