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
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
But the mere threat of Iranian attacks could scare away enough ships to effectively shut down the strait.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
On Saturday, the reality star — who was booted from the show mere days after entering the Villa as a bombshell — shared a TikTok addressing her abrupt departure.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
The B-52s’ appearance at Retro C Trop Music Festival in Tilloloy, France was canceled on Saturday, mere minutes before a violent storm hit the area, destroying some of the band’s gear in its wake.
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Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
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Adjective
My life is a lot more boring nowadays, and the mere idea of carrying crates of records makes my back ache.
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Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
But the mere threat of Iranian attacks could scare away enough ships to effectively shut down the strait.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
On Saturday, the reality star — who was booted from the show mere days after entering the Villa as a bombshell — shared a TikTok addressing her abrupt departure.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
The B-52s’ appearance at Retro C Trop Music Festival in Tilloloy, France was canceled on Saturday, mere minutes before a violent storm hit the area, destroying some of the band’s gear in its wake.
—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mere
Adjective
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Meneghetti invites guests to slow down, relax, be present in their surroundings, and experience something genuine and understated rather than staged—the very essence of Istria.
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Becoming synonymous with the very idea of the dictionary wasn’t by any means a given for Webster.
Noun
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
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Two others hopped into a giant muddy puddle and did the Viking row.
Adjective
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The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
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Nonetheless, some 120,000 Mint Juleps are consumed across two sunny days at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, proving that some cocktails can become refreshing daytime summer sippers just by sheer force of will, and a little crushed ice.
Noun
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In 1926, Brian's great-grandfather, Henry Knoebel, opened a pool that would mark the official start of the family’s park.
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Also, the pool area, now painted in a playful shade called Carrot Orange, has more seating and a photo booth nearby.
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mere. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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