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Synonyms

something else

Idioms  
  1. A person, thing, or event that is quite remarkable, as in That pitcher is something else, or Her new film is something else. The else in this idiom means “other than ordinary.” [Colloquial; early 1990s]


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Following the diplomatic back-and-forth about a potentially existential subject could tire anyone out, so spend the rest of your night doing something else!

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

Along with bushels of cash, the new investing powers will receive something else from these deals: new scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

“Our vision forward should be one that includes everyone... That does not mean simply ignoring some people’s most urgent crises to focus on something else, because these are interconnected.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Parents are being encouraged to donate unwanted school uniforms and prom outfits and swap them for something else, or take what they need for free, at a new pop-up event.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

We all had something else to talk about.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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