in more ways than one

idiom

: for more than one reason

Their story is a tragedy in more ways than one.

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Megan Hilty is channeling Meryl Streep in more ways than one. —

Dave Quinn, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 The expanse of your experiences (e.g., academic, life, professionalism), when put in the shape of a riveting story that moves people in more ways than one, is a surefire way to get into any prestigious MBA program. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Soon after tying the knot, the actress realized that the duo were incompatible in more ways than one. —

Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024 In this era of legalized THC, there's a ton of beautiful (and, yes, sometimes funny) gifts for stoners that'll make your favorite weed lover truly light up—in more ways than one. —

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