in name only

Example Sentences

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A ceasefire has been in force since 17 April - in name only - as it has been violated repeatedly by both sides.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Increasingly, companies are using loyalty programs to offer discounts in name only by building hyperspecific profiles on members that determine what deals customers receive and the maximum they’re willing to pay.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

It is especially a menace to anyone invested in securities such as longer-term Treasury bonds, which are “safe” in name only.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

“It may be Little Tokyo in name only and not have anything to do with the Little Tokyo that we know,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

We were a team in name only, I’d sadly come to realize.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer