as in very
being this and no more
the mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous
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Recent Examples of mere
Fallon Brannon, Refinery29, 7 Apr. 2025
Thank God the nursing staff came ready with some juice and anti-nausea medication, which took mere seconds to kick in.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
At the police station, he's questioned by a detective Fisk (Luke Mably), who knows Archie is missing, even though he was murdered mere hours ago.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
That was mere prelude to his most consequential investigation – identifying the Russian officials behind the near-fatal poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in 2020.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Succeeding the segregationist argument 67 years later, Booker, the first Black Senator of New Jersey, challenged Thurmond’s stance not just through his words but through his mere existence.
—Fallon Brannon, Refinery29, 7 Apr. 2025
Thank God the nursing staff came ready with some juice and anti-nausea medication, which took mere seconds to kick in.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
At the police station, he's questioned by a detective Fisk (Luke Mably), who knows Archie is missing, even though he was murdered mere hours ago.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
That was mere prelude to his most consequential investigation – identifying the Russian officials behind the near-fatal poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in 2020.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mere
Adjective
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As he's proven in his current role as the very bro-y brother on White Lotus — not to mention his Kennedy family lineage — Patrick Schwarzenegger definitely has the chops to pull it off.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The very premise of the production is a gimmick, a way to let an actor show off and dazzle the audience with some tricks.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These best-selling rain boots are just $40 right now and are made with a waterproof rubber shell and have a low platform sole that raises you out of puddles.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The chalkboard menu leans homestyle Japanese: plump mussels steamed with sake, grilled onigiri in a puddle of dashi, a warming monkfish hot pot.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But sheer athleticism won’t turn him into a celebrity, and his demeanor doesn’t endear him to people—Majors plays Maddox as a sullen and tightly wound outcast whose environment shapes his isolation.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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But the sheer volume of options in our modern world—especially in digital spheres such as online shopping, streaming services and mobile applications—can overcome the satisfaction of making these choices.—
Uriel Maslansky,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Stock up on cute pool floats, or find an inflatable pool that’s big enough for a crowd.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
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Perched on the edge of a craggy cliff overlooking the fields and forests of the Cumberland Plateau, the resort opened in May 2024 and offers multiple dining options, an award-winning golf course, a pool and pool bar, and its tranquil spa.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mere. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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