not just

phrase

—used to say that one thing is true and that another thing is also true
She's not just my friend, she's my lawyer.

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Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka is known not just as one of the sport’s most skilled players, but as one of its most boundary-pushing style stars. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 Thanks to the rise of prediction markets, DraftKings now offers services throughout the nation, not just in states that allow sports wagering. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 Pharmaceutical companies are driven by a desire for profits, not just the well-being of our children. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Childhood was a distinct phase of life, not just nascent adulthood. — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for not just

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not just a/another pretty face
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“Not just.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20just. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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