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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Steve's only son followed in his footsteps and plays college football — for none other than his own dad.
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
And it's hosted by none other than the scheming Scot himself, Alan Cumming.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The players were announced at the league's kickoff, which was attended by none other than Andre Agassi.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The bungalow-style Topanga Ranch Motel was built in 1929 by none other than William Randolph Hearst.
—Sam Lubell, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
And it's hosted by none other than the scheming Scot himself, Alan Cumming.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The players were announced at the league's kickoff, which was attended by none other than Andre Agassi.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The bungalow-style Topanga Ranch Motel was built in 1929 by none other than William Randolph Hearst.
—Sam Lubell, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“None other than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/none%20other%20than. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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