such as
idiom
1
—used to introduce an example or series of examples
You will need some form of identification, such as a driver's license.
"I have my reasons for not wanting to go." "Such as?"
2
: of the specified kind
In cases such as this (one), it's best to be cautious.
Questions such as the one you've asked are difficult to answer.
Examples of such as in a Sentence
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However, other stars such as Whoopi Goldberg and actress Patricia Heaton have publicly defended Butker’s right to say them.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 May 2024
The high demand to shoot in Malta is welcome but also brings a series of new issues, such as a hike in prices and a shortage of crew.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 May 2024
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 May 2024
The high demand to shoot in Malta is welcome but also brings a series of new issues, such as a hike in prices and a shortage of crew.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 May 2024
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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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