no fewer than
idiom
: at least
—used to suggest that a number or amount is surprisingly large
No fewer than 1,000 people attended the meeting.
No fewer than 80 percent of registered voters turned out for the primary.
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There are no fewer than six (6) refreshing varieties here (and two upstart daiquiris), which consolidates any brave Key West mojito crawl into one convenient address.
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Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
Old Sac boasts no fewer than a dozen candy, ice cream and dessert shops.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
During the current financial year to end-March, Nissan has cut its profit forecast no fewer than three times.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
The Princess wore a statement necklace by Susan Kaplan, made up of no fewer than five strands of pearls, as well as multi-pearl earrings, which were shown off to full effect by her half-up hairstyle.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 9 May 2025
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Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
Old Sac boasts no fewer than a dozen candy, ice cream and dessert shops.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
During the current financial year to end-March, Nissan has cut its profit forecast no fewer than three times.
—Reuters, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
The Princess wore a statement necklace by Susan Kaplan, made up of no fewer than five strands of pearls, as well as multi-pearl earrings, which were shown off to full effect by her half-up hairstyle.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 9 May 2025
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“No fewer than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20fewer%20than. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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