merely

Example Sentences

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"It's much more than merely delaying or preventing symptoms."

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Wacky character traits get trotted out merely for visual dazzle, not to generate any intrigue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

We spoke merely hours before the debut of “Freestyle: A Love Story,” a stage production that follows two lovers who meet at a freestyle show — then reconnect at a concert 20 years later.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The aroma is deeper, fuller; the warmth blooms instead of merely humming.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Paris had had all the markers of sophistication; even in wartime the city was like a beautiful woman merely wearing drab clothes.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse