none other than

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—used to show that one is surprised or impressed by the person or thing one is about to mention

It turns out I was sitting next to none other than the founder of the magazine.

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The 55-year-old songstress was recently spotted in Aspen, Colorado, on a dinner date with none other than Anderson .Paak, whose real name is Brandon Paak Anderson. —

Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 At the top of the list for age concerns was none other than Biden himself. —

Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024 But the search reveals something even more shocking: his brother In-ho (Lee Byung-hun) is none other than Front Man, the highest-ranking authority within the game — and a former winner. —

Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024 Photo: Bravo Coach Shah’s 51st-birthday party is held at none other than Angie K and Shawn’s sleek dentist-office house, and the food on hand is a series of large charcuterie boards. —

Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for none other than

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