not exactly

Example Sentences

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It’s a real role in the church, and while it’s not exactly like Hollywood portrayals, it’s not entirely dissimilar from the movies either.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

While not exactly treasure, multinationals receive licensing revenues from their subsidiaries in other countries as part of tax optimisation strategies.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Colbert also spent much of the episode openly mocking Paramount and CBS in ways that strongly suggested they were not exactly thrilled with the project.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Amazon Prime announced “The Greatest,” a Michael B. Jordan-produced mini-series on legendary heavyweight fighter Muhammad Ali, not exactly uncharted territory.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

“I think that’s why it feels so good to talk to you about this stuff sometimes. You’re not exactly connected to it, so I can get, like...I dunno. An outside perspective, I guess.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro