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

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike conventional methods of using water as a fluid to drive turbines, HV effect uses processes such as evaporation or droplet flow to generate continuous electricity. —Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026

Hundreds of political prisoners are still locked up, according to human rights groups, and many of those released so far have faced restrictions and conditions such as travel bans, periodic court appearances and gag orders. —Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026

The rebuild in Toronto, meanwhile, has drawn in some recognizable names of its own, such as Walker Zimmerman. —Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026

However, there are options for those with itchy feet (such as me). —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for such as

• topaz
• whereas
• has
• jazz