such as

phrase

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Long-duration storage can help balance supply and demand while providing electricity when generation from sources such as solar and wind is unavailable. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026

The technology enables the scanning of objects to create thousands of X-rays, resulting in 3D renderings that can peer inside structures without damaging specimens — such as the inside of a snake’s tail. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

So plenty of shopping and old-town favorites such as the Loos American Bar, the high-stepping horses of the Spanish Riding School, the Albertina museum (but ask directions for the new Albertina Modern, a little further away). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Blue-light-blocking glasses can complement other simple changes, such as lowering screen brightness, using warmer room lighting, and creating a calmer transition between daytime activity and sleep. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for such as

• topaz
• whereas
• has
• jazz