no less

phrase

—used to emphasize that something is regarded as impressive or surprising
wants to be driven to the airport, in a limousine no less

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But the prime minister balked at turning weapons on a family—and a veteran, no less. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 Launched in 2022 with an initial $400 million investment, LIV Golf looked to rival the PGA Tour by featuring $250 million in prize purses, with no less of an aim than to shake the foundations of the sport. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Yet as rare as childhood dementia might be, its impact on families is no less devastating. — Mike McRae 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 But the capture of another wing back option is viewed as being no less significant at the City Ground. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no less

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“No less.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20less. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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