not much
idiom
1
: to not be very good, important, or impressive
The food wasn't much.
2
: a small amount of (something)
That wasn't much help.
There isn't much difference between the two.
There's not much food in the house.
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With white sand and emerald water, there’s honestly not much else required for an excellent beach vacation, but the destination overdelivers with a long list of attractions, great restaurants, and beautiful stays.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
By Friday, not much was clear, other than that Trump believes there’s a problem and that all options are on the table.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 May 2025
Though not much has been heard from Gibson or Stallone on this effort, Voight has been making the rounds with different union reps and studio executives (as per Deadline).
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
There’s not much versatility here but Simmons, a 6-foot-1, 334-pound nose tackle, has the build to be the type of interior space eater for which teams are constantly searching.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
By Friday, not much was clear, other than that Trump believes there’s a problem and that all options are on the table.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 May 2025
Though not much has been heard from Gibson or Stallone on this effort, Voight has been making the rounds with different union reps and studio executives (as per Deadline).
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
There’s not much versatility here but Simmons, a 6-foot-1, 334-pound nose tackle, has the build to be the type of interior space eater for which teams are constantly searching.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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“Not much.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20much. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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