not necessarily
idiom
: possibly but not certainly
—used to say that something is not definitely true
Seats in the front row are not necessarily the best.
"We're going to lose this game." "Not necessarily."
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The objective is not necessarily to adopt every DeFi concept but to stay informed and adaptive.
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Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The Louisiana ruling is a disappointment but not necessarily unexpected; the matter will likely go before the Board of Immigration Appeals, which Attorney General Pam Bondi recently reduced from 28 to 15 members with a view towards making the board more hardline.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
However, DeChambeau's advantage has not necessarily translated into victories.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Cities such as Santa Monica would not necessarily see any of that money, leaving local taxpayers on the hook.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
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Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The Louisiana ruling is a disappointment but not necessarily unexpected; the matter will likely go before the Board of Immigration Appeals, which Attorney General Pam Bondi recently reduced from 28 to 15 members with a view towards making the board more hardline.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
However, DeChambeau's advantage has not necessarily translated into victories.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Cities such as Santa Monica would not necessarily see any of that money, leaving local taxpayers on the hook.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Not necessarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20necessarily. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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