Example: "she dismissed his argument as a mere excuse."

Example: "he was a mere child when he first started playing the piano."

Example: "the book was a mere 100 pages long."

Example: "he drank the water from the mountain stream, enjoying its mere taste."

Example: "the room was empty, save for a mere table and chair."

• The price of the shirt was a mere $5.
• She was able to lift the box with mere ease.
• It was a mere 5-minute walk to the grocery store.
• He was disappointed because he received a mere 70 on the exam.
• The mere thought of spiders made her shiver.
• I can't believe he dumped me for such a mere reason.
• She didn't just ask for a raise, she demanded a mere doubling of her salary.
• The mere glance of her smile can light up a whole room.
• It's a mere two miles walk to the park, so we will go there on foot.
• The mere thought of bungee jumping makes me feel nauseous.
• The mere thought of public speaking sends shivers down my spine.
• Despite his vast experience in the field, his mere credentials were not enough to persuade the board of directors.
• Don't underestimate the mere power of a smile - it can brighten someone's day.
• She was disappointed with the mere glimpse of the famous landmark; she had expected more.
• The goal of meditation is to focus on the here and now, and let go of the mere distractions of the mind.
• I was disappointed with their mere attempts at solving the problem.
• The mere sight of the mountains took her breath away.
• Despite his years of experience, he was a mere novice in the face of such a complex problem.
• She dismissed his argument as a mere excuse for his behavior.
• The mere thought of public speaking makes me anxious.
• The mere thought of traveling alone to a foreign country can be daunting, but it's also an incredible opportunity for personal growth.
• Don't underestimate the power of a mere compliment; it can go a long way in boosting someone's self-esteem.
• It's not enough to simply pay your bills on time, the mere act of keeping track of your finances can help you stay on track for your financial goals.
• Despite her impressive credentials, her mere presence in the meeting room was enough to make everyone feel intimidated.
• The mere sight of the ocean always brings me a sense of peace and calmness, no matter how chaotic my life may feel.
• The mere sight of the ocean was enough to calm her soul.
• Don't underestimate the mere power of a kind word or gesture.
• The mere fact that she was able to overcome such adversity is remarkable.
• The mere thought of bungee jumping gives me goosebumps.
• His abilities were hardly mere, but rather, astonishing.