none other than

Idioms

That very person or thing, the same as. For example, In the elevator I ran into none other than the woman we'd been talking about, or It turned out to be none other than Jim in a clown costume. [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

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It’s a crowded field that includes a member of the Kennedy clan, a Republican turned Bluesky superposter, and a candidate with the financial backing of none other than Michael Bloomberg.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Only once before in recorded history has war between chimpanzees been documented, by none other than the late primatologist Jane Goodall.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

But things took an unexpected turn when she checked her Instagram messages and saw the buyer was none other than global pop star Billie Eilish.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Their coach was none other than Kasimdzhanov, the former world champion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

It was none other than the Coral Queen, dearly departed.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

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