none other than
idiom
—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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Vegas’ general manager in that memorable inaugural season was none other than McPhee.
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Dan Kamal, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The lead in Honey is called ‘Marta’ and the production outfit is none other than Killing Eve producer Sid Gentle.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
The first match inducted is none other than Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13 that helped kick off the Attitude Era.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
The perpetrator was none other than the former president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar.
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Dan Kamal, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The lead in Honey is called ‘Marta’ and the production outfit is none other than Killing Eve producer Sid Gentle.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
The first match inducted is none other than Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13 that helped kick off the Attitude Era.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
The perpetrator was none other than the former president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar.
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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“None other than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/none%20other%20than. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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