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
Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
Healing these toxic dynamics requires more than mere reconciliation.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 24 July 2025
But the mere numbers that decision was based on never could measure his impact, both back then and, really, ever since.
—Kansas City Star, 24 July 2025
Despite announcing the record mere hours before its release, the hype for new music had been building for quite some time.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
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Adjective
Trump has never been accused of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein and the mere inclusion of someone’s name in files from the investigation does not imply otherwise.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
Healing these toxic dynamics requires more than mere reconciliation.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 24 July 2025
But the mere numbers that decision was based on never could measure his impact, both back then and, really, ever since.
—Kansas City Star, 24 July 2025
Despite announcing the record mere hours before its release, the hype for new music had been building for quite some time.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mere
Adjective
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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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It’s known for its mission to help people build better lives in the U.S. by matching them with meaningful employment and to strengthen the very industries that keep the American economy running.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The sedan then hits the puddle and spins out before the collision, the video shows.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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When the team replaced the live yeast with dead ones or glass beads, the same halo effect was produced, indicating that the puddles were driving it.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The sheer number of workers who are undocumented immigrants make the effect of widespread raids more pronounced.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
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In a picture at a piano, Alexa wore a pink, sheer dress that opened at her stomach, signifying that the couple was expecting a girl.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Individuals will have access to a truly global pool of mentors, available on-demand for specific questions or challenges, particularly within rapidly evolving fields.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Thankfully, there are plenty of other ways to cool off in the water without a pool.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mere. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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