no less than
idiom
: at least
—used to suggest that a number or amount is surprisingly large
No less than half the students failed the test.
She has had no less than a dozen job offers.
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With no less than four MiG-29KRs and Su-33s left on her deck, the Kuznetsov briefly operated with fewer combat aircraft than a typical U.S. Navy Wasp-class landing helicopter dock, which carries F-35Bs or AV-8B Harrier jump jets.
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Their doubts shaved no less than $89 billion from Tesla’s cap so far.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 July 2025
Not only is the event expected to serve major red carpet momentary, but a documentary on Marc Jacobs directed by no less than Sofia Coppola is to be presented as part of the out-of-competition section of the event.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
Florida statutes require authorized slot machines to maintain a payout percentage of no less than 85%.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Their doubts shaved no less than $89 billion from Tesla’s cap so far.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 July 2025
Not only is the event expected to serve major red carpet momentary, but a documentary on Marc Jacobs directed by no less than Sofia Coppola is to be presented as part of the out-of-competition section of the event.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
Florida statutes require authorized slot machines to maintain a payout percentage of no less than 85%.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
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“No less than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20less%20than. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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