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.
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The Coach Outlet is stocked with buttery-soft leather backpacks, stylish crossbody bags, and even small accessories, such as pocket-friendly card cases and sturdy luggage tags, all of which are up to 70 percent off their retail price.
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Various agencies including the State Department have also paused disbursing funding for critical services for other refugees, such as the home, job and school assistance the Afrikaners are poised to receive.
—NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
This approach dates back to the 1950s, when superstar forward Alfredo Di Stefano and club president Santiago Bernabeu became Real Madrid legends, while those teams’ European Cup-winning managers, such as Jose Villalonga and Luis Carniglia, are barely remembered today.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Halloween die-hards such as Kim Kardashian and North West got an early start to the festivities, dressing up as their favorite TikTok stars, while Keke Palmer took us back to the year 2003 as Halloween Honey.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Various agencies including the State Department have also paused disbursing funding for critical services for other refugees, such as the home, job and school assistance the Afrikaners are poised to receive.
—NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
This approach dates back to the 1950s, when superstar forward Alfredo Di Stefano and club president Santiago Bernabeu became Real Madrid legends, while those teams’ European Cup-winning managers, such as Jose Villalonga and Luis Carniglia, are barely remembered today.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Halloween die-hards such as Kim Kardashian and North West got an early start to the festivities, dressing up as their favorite TikTok stars, while Keke Palmer took us back to the year 2003 as Halloween Honey.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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