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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Recognizing opportunities in this context does not necessarily mean exploiting conflict for profit but rather identifying ways your business can contribute positively while navigating these challenges. —

Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 Even though the election was over a month ago, voters in some parts of the country are discovering that having their say at the ballot box is not necessarily the final word. —

Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024 If money is being spent to support commercial development, it isn’t being spent on science research, and those goals are not necessarily in sync. —

Georgina Torbet, The Verge, 7 Dec. 2024 However, that’s not necessarily the case, especially with dairy. —

Sarah Garone, Health, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for not necessarily

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“Not necessarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20necessarily. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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