in more ways than one
idiom
: for more than one reason
Their story is a tragedy in more ways than one.
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Essence Editors, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Read on for the best overall ceiling fans that will add cool factor in more ways than one.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025
Sagittarius: Hilda Suarez Equally vivacious and full of rage, Hilda’s free spirit and larger-than-life personality resemble Sagittarius in more ways than one.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Urban Shop Novelty Glass Mushroom Lamp Brighten up your space in more ways than one with this butter yellow mushroom lamp.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
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