merely

Example Sentences

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The food is described not merely to be eaten, but to be imagined.

From Salon

"The said structure was not connected to any religion, but was merely a decorative piece at a location along the Thailand-Cambodia border," it added.

From Barron's

He merely observes there’s a race, points out the horses that haven’t collapsed, and suggests betting on the field might be wiser than picking the champion.

From MarketWatch

This begins with companies recognizing that AI represents a fundamental shift rather than merely another tool.

From The Wall Street Journal

A solid sauce can take something as humble as chicken and rice from merely comforting to something memorable.

From Salon