except for
preposition
1
: with the exception of
Everyone was gone except for me.
2
: were it not for
except for you I would be dead
Synonyms of except for
Examples of except for in a Sentence
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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On that Friday in November, Johnson's docket was empty except for one case, the family of four from Guatemala.
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Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
The massive flames and smoke filled the Dalis family's garage early Wednesday morning while everyone was asleep, except for Fillmore.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Lebanon wants Hezbollah to disarm, as does Israel, as does the whole world, except for Hezbollah and Iran.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
The San Diego County Fair will run this year from June 10 to July 5, except for Mondays and Tuesdays.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
The massive flames and smoke filled the Dalis family's garage early Wednesday morning while everyone was asleep, except for Fillmore.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Lebanon wants Hezbollah to disarm, as does Israel, as does the whole world, except for Hezbollah and Iran.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
The San Diego County Fair will run this year from June 10 to July 5, except for Mondays and Tuesdays.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Except for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/except%20for. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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