nothing but

Idioms  

1. Only, as in She thinks of nothing but money. This term was first recorded about 1380.

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Example Sentences

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nothing but

Especially as the structures cost over a quarter of a billion dollars, and, to some, are giving nothing but “loveless ugliness.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

But for those left mourning, there was nothing but love and respect for the Queen, who they felt helped them during their darkest hour.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Nine years ago, she included a Gratitude Jar on her annual Oprah’s Favorite Things list, which included nothing but 365 blank cards and vibes.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

There’s a Swiss company, for example, that sells “virtual medbeds”—$2,500 for nothing but the vague promise of DNA reprogramming.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

But when he crouched to the ground, the illusion fell away, and he was met with nothing but a scarred brown floorboard.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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