which is to say

phrase

: which means that
Her eyes are hazel, which is to say they are greenish brown.

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In other words, Curtis’ hypothetical hinged on a somewhat ludicrous notion, which is to say if ESPN chose to revisit that botched experiment, McAfee would be the guy to take on the role as comic foil. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2026 And his film, at once proudly unlikable and meticulously realized, is both a daring display of craft and a rude sign of life—which is to say, the opposite of depressing. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026 And if there is one thing sorely missing from the contemporary, which is to say post-Funny Face, crop of films focused on the fashion industry, then that one thing is joy. — Charles Gandee, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026 Ellen’s work taught Ruby something about how to look, which is to say something about how to be. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for which is to say

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“Which is to say.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/which%20is%20to%20say. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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