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.
Examples of none other than in a Sentence
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As fans have known since Bridgerton’s first season finale, Whistledown is none other than Penelope Featherington—the clever wallflower (played with verve and empathy by Nicola Coughlan) who has languished long enough without nuptial prospects to be considered an old maid.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 16 May 2024
Following Brown was none other than Kelsea Ballerini, who stood before the audience to speak about Wilson’s impact both personally and professionally.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 15 May 2024
In a pairing that honestly just makes sense, Jell-O has collaborated with none other than Girl Scouts to create cups with a mixable cookie crumble topping that adds a sweet and satisfying crunch to its creamy pudding.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
Reba will be the only current Coach returning in Season 26 and—big news—will be joined by none other than Voice alum and three-time Grammy winner Gwen Stefani.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 May 2024
And though Juicy Couture has certainly become a household name for velour tracksuits, the plush set was preceded by styles conjured up by none other than Kimora Lee Simons’s Baby Phat empire.
—Shelby Hyde, Essence, 10 May 2024
In fact, she gets assigned to treat none other than Bruce Wayne himself.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 May 2024
Her godmother is Selling Sunset star Emma Hernan Lily’s godmother is none other than Selling Sunset’s Emma Hernan, who joined the show in September 2021.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
And the stay is hosted by none other than Carl Fredricksen himself.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 May 2024
Judy Berman, TIME, 16 May 2024
Following Brown was none other than Kelsea Ballerini, who stood before the audience to speak about Wilson’s impact both personally and professionally.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 15 May 2024
In a pairing that honestly just makes sense, Jell-O has collaborated with none other than Girl Scouts to create cups with a mixable cookie crumble topping that adds a sweet and satisfying crunch to its creamy pudding.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
Reba will be the only current Coach returning in Season 26 and—big news—will be joined by none other than Voice alum and three-time Grammy winner Gwen Stefani.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 May 2024
And though Juicy Couture has certainly become a household name for velour tracksuits, the plush set was preceded by styles conjured up by none other than Kimora Lee Simons’s Baby Phat empire.
—Shelby Hyde, Essence, 10 May 2024
In fact, she gets assigned to treat none other than Bruce Wayne himself.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 May 2024
Her godmother is Selling Sunset star Emma Hernan Lily’s godmother is none other than Selling Sunset’s Emma Hernan, who joined the show in September 2021.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
And the stay is hosted by none other than Carl Fredricksen himself.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 May 2024
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