Mere example sentences

"Mere" Example Sentences

1. It was a mere formality, nothing to be concerned about.
2. Sue thought he wanted to date her, but it turned out he had mere friendly intentions.
3. The movie was a mere shadow of the complex book on which it was based.
4. The damage was mere scratches on the surface and easily fixed.
5. It was a mere scratch, nothing to worry about.
6. The job consisted of mere tasks that required little skill.
7. She felt like a mere servant, not an equal partner in the relationship.
8. It was a mere rumor, nothing to pay any mind to.
9. Her only crime was a mere traffic violation.
10. For him, marriage was a mere business arrangement.
11. The crook received a mere slap on the wrist for his crime.
12. The mistake was a mere oversight, easily corrected.
13. I was barely able to support myself on my mere pittance of a salary.
14. They were punished with a mere reprimand for the misconduct.
15. His explanation was a mere cover for a lie.
16. Millions of dollars seemed like a mere pittance compared to the losses suffered.
17. Fifty dollars seemed like a mere drop in the ocean to him.
18. Their demands were mere trifles he could easily grant.
19. I was unprepared for the complexities of the job; my education hadprovided me with mere basics.
20. The poem received mere passing mention in the review.
21. Only a mere handful of people came to the lecture.
22. That was a mere crumb compared to what they owed me.
23. She did not regard her husband's affections as more than a mere amusement.
24. The minor accident resulted in no more than mere bruises.
25. The store owner received a mere insincere apology for all the trouble caused.
26. Her respect for authority was a mere facade.
27. My gifts were mere tokens compared to the joy she had brought me.
28. The criminal received a mere slap on the wrist.
29. That is a mere theory with no factual basis.
30. He achieved mere subsistence on his meager income.
31. For him, women were mere playthings to be discarded when he grew bored.
32. His excuse was a mere pretext to cover up his wrongdoing.
33. Their gifts were mere tokens of affection.
34. The changes were mere cosmetic and did nothing to address the fundamental issues.
35. The book provided me with mere rudimentary knowledge on the subject.
36. Her objections were a mere pretext to hide her own jealousy.
37. Their plans were reduced to mere speculation in the face of countermeasures.
38. Her powers were mere remnants of what they once had been.
39. The letter was a mere formality conveying no real emotion.
40. His only goal was mere survival from one day to the next.
41. A mere touch of his hand sent chills down her spine.
42. The coach reduced the player's mistake to a mere oversight.
43. She had a mere twenty dollars in her possession.
44. My response was a mere token of gratitude for all he had done.
45. His apology was a mere expression meant to appease her.
46. The result was a mere approximation, not exact.
47. For him, human life had mere monetary value.
48. The secret police detained him on a mere whim without any real evidence.
49. The robber received a mere slap on the wrist for his serious crime.
50. Her criticism was a mere cover for her own insecurities.

Common Phases

1. It was a mere coincidence that we met that day.
2. The child displayed mere basic manners and etiquette.
3. He was no mere mortal, he was a god among men.
4. The mere mention of her name sent shivers down his spine.
5. It's a mere matter of time before we succeed.
6. The mere thought of spiders frightened her.
7. He succeeded through his own merits, not by any mere luck.
8. You need more than a mere apology at this point.
9. The mere sound of her voice soothed his soul.
10. She spoke in a mere whisper.
11. He lived a mere shadow of his former self.
12. He ruled the kingdom with an iron fist and a mere nod of his head.
13. The mere sight of him filled me with joy.
14. The mere scent of her perfume brought back happy memories.
15. It's a mere pipe dream at this point.
16. A mere child could do that task.
17. Their victory was not achieved by a mere stroke of luck.
18. She was determined to achieve more than mere survival.
19. It was a mere formality, nothing more.
20. The mere idea of failure filled him with dread.
21. He acquired mere riches but remained poor in spirit.
22. They faced a mere inconvenience, nothing serious.
23. The funds allocated for the project were a mere drop in the bucket.
24. It was not a mere coincidence, but fate that brought them together.
25. She dismissed his proposal with a mere shrug.
26. The riches he accumulated meant nothing to him, they were mere material possessions.
27. That was a mere criticism, nothing to worry about.
28. He spoke in a mere whisper that no one could hear.
29. He accomplished much more than a mere passing of grades.
30. The data collected was mere speculation at this point.
31. Their mere presence intimidated most people.
32. The mere mention of her name conjured old memories.
33. His mere words could inspire thousands.
34. It was a mere drop in the ocean of what needed to be done.
35. The mere rustling of leaves filled her with fear.
36. Their mere excuses were not enough at this point.
37. The issue was mere background noise at this point.
38. Her mere intentions were not enough to bring peace.
39. His winnings amounted to a mere pittance.
40. The mere brush of her hand sent electricity through his veins.
41. The mere thought of a spiders caused her to scream.
42. With a mere gesture he commanded an army.
43. They faced mere inconveniences on their journey.
44. Her mere presence lit up the room.
45. The mere mention of his name struck fear into his enemies.
46. The mere utterance of those hurtful words broke her heart.
47. Their accomplishments meant little more than a mere footnote in history.
48. Their mere presence caused quite a stir.
49. His mere intention was enough to motivate others into action.
50. She cried at the mere thought of having to leave.
51. The town was no mere dot on the map, but a vibrant community.
52. You will have to do more than a mere apology to gain her forgiveness.
53. The mere thought of losing him brought her to tears.
54. Their task was a mere formality at this point.
55. The findings were mere conjecture and lacked evidence.
56. He convinced himself it was a mere mistake and would be forgotten soon.
57. His mere name caused people to tremble in fear.
58. She greeted him with a mere nod of her head.
59. The risk was a mere trifle compared to the reward.
60. The mere whisper of his name sent shivers down her spine.