none other than
idiom
—used to show that one is surprised or impressed by the person or thing one is about to mention
It turns out I was sitting next to none other than the founder of the magazine.
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One individual willing to beat the freezing temperatures was none other than the singer and artist Ciara.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
The gentleman was none other than Benito, also known as Bad Bunny, casually slouching towards the front row at Calvin Klein.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
The company’s co-chairman is none other than Hawks Chairman Danny Wirtz.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
However, a number of fans have speculated that the rap star’s lover is none other than 21 Savage, whom she’s been connected to on multiple occasions.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
The gentleman was none other than Benito, also known as Bad Bunny, casually slouching towards the front row at Calvin Klein.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
The company’s co-chairman is none other than Hawks Chairman Danny Wirtz.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
However, a number of fans have speculated that the rap star’s lover is none other than 21 Savage, whom she’s been connected to on multiple occasions.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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“None other than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/none%20other%20than. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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