one and the same
idiom
: one person or thing and not two
The restaurant's owner and chef are one and the same (person).
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Under his ownership, DLO will not produce more than one series at one and the same time, Lorenzo has said.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 2 May 2025
The madness and the brilliance are one and the same.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Who says Mary Jane shoes and sneakers can’t be one and the same?
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Being only a year apart in age, the dogs are essentially one and the same.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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John Hopewell, Variety, 2 May 2025
The madness and the brilliance are one and the same.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Best Sneaker: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Dainty Mary Janes
Courtesy of brand
13/14
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Dainty Mary Janes
$65
Zappos
$65
Converse
Sizes: 5–11
Colors: 4 options
Material: Canvas
Who says Mary Jane shoes and sneakers can’t be one and the same?
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
Being only a year apart in age, the dogs are essentially one and the same.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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“One and the same.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20and%20the%20same. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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