not necessarily
idiom
: possibly but not certainly
—used to say that something is not definitely true
Seats in the front row are not necessarily the best.
"We're going to lose this game." "Not necessarily."
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However, the murder of a woman is not necessarily a femicide.
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Betiana Fernández Martino, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
While the study shows that younger generations are not necessarily more progressive on gender identity than their elders, shifting societal attitudes and continued debates may influence these views over time.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Cored players might not necessarily suit up for the franchise that applied the designation, but cored players can only then be moved in sign-and-trade agreements.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 31 Jan. 2025
In addition, third-party networks might not necessarily know whether some transactions are personal transfers, such a money sent to a friend to split the cost of a meal, or taxable business deals, such as selling your football tickets online at a profit.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Betiana Fernández Martino, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
While the study shows that younger generations are not necessarily more progressive on gender identity than their elders, shifting societal attitudes and continued debates may influence these views over time.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Cored players might not necessarily suit up for the franchise that applied the designation, but cored players can only then be moved in sign-and-trade agreements.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 31 Jan. 2025
In addition, third-party networks might not necessarily know whether some transactions are personal transfers, such a money sent to a friend to split the cost of a meal, or taxable business deals, such as selling your football tickets online at a profit.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Not necessarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20necessarily. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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