None other than

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Pro Tip 1/3

Emphasis on Surprise

Use 'none other than' to show you're surprised or impressed by the identity of a person mentioned. Slide

The masked singer was none other than the mayor!

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Revealing the Truth

This phrase often introduces a reveal, as if solving a mystery or disclosing a secret identity. Slide

Our anonymous donor was none other than the local baker!

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High Impact

'None other than' adds drama or significance to the person being referenced, often in storytelling. Slide

To everyone's astonishment, the hero was none other than his long-lost brother.