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

Eating fruits or fruit products — such as raw date palm juice — contaminated with urine or saliva from infected fruit bats also contributes to spread. —Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026

The bill would set enforceable health and safety standards, mandating independent inspections and requiring transparency in reporting habitability issues such as water damage, humidity and mold. —James Herrera Monterey Herald, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026

Many Chinese companies, such as electric car makers, have accelerated global expansion plans as domestic growth has slowed. —Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026

Liphardt notes that practical apps, such as floor cleaning or laundry assistance, will appear as robotics capabilities advance. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for such as

• topaz
• whereas
• has
• jazz