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Synonyms

by no means

Idioms  

  1. Also, not by any means. In no way, certainly not. For example, He is by no means a weak opponent, or Not by any means will I go along with that decision. [Late 1400s]

Example Sentences

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There have been glimpses of quality during his time at Villa, but it is by no means certain he will stay there beyond the end of the season.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

And while Gafcon draws much of its support from Africa, the view on the continent is by no means monolithic.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Noticed to the point that Milan is by no means the designer’s Olympic debut.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

But they have by no means downgraded—in fact, their new dwelling, which they bought for $16 million and is also located on the Upper East Side, is perhaps even more lavish than their previous abode.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

Though his pan in the whole thing had by no means been a small one, Comrade Pillai didn’t hold himself in any way personally responsible for what had happened.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

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