not just
idiom
—used to say that one thing is true and that another thing is also true
She's not just my friend, she's my lawyer.
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Throughout our conversation, all three members make a point to remind me that Valentine's Day (the timely plug for our interview) and love itself are not just about what a woman wants.
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
With nearly every House Republican directly engaged in this deliberative process, this resolution reflects our collective commitment to enacting the President's full agenda—not just a part of it.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Ukraine also wants air support, not just boots on the ground.
—Lorne Cook The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2025
The city’s hunt for a better shelter site should now be nearing its conclusion — not just revving up.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
With nearly every House Republican directly engaged in this deliberative process, this resolution reflects our collective commitment to enacting the President's full agenda—not just a part of it.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Ukraine also wants air support, not just boots on the ground.
—Lorne Cook The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2025
The city’s hunt for a better shelter site should now be nearing its conclusion — not just revving up.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Not just.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20just. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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