Synonyms of except for

except for

preposition

as in except

not including

except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all

Synonyms & Similar Words

• except
• beside
• besides
• other than
• but
• apart from
• excluding
• saving
• bar
• exclusive of
• outside of
• aside from
• outside
• save
• barring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of except for

From the get-go, Les Bleus – including, at one point, the entire squad except for goalkeeper Mike Maignan – were in the Paraguay half, searching for an opener as La Albirroja defended valiantly. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Nobody has ever eaten more than 70 hot dogs in the event except for Chestnut, who has done it — buns included — seven times, including in 2025. — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026

Eating or drinking is also a no-go, except for long-distance services like the bullet train, where bringing a bento box is practically imperative. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Kriston was released from jail at a June 26 court appearance, but ordered to stay at home except for court, attorney meetings, or doctors appointments, records show. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 3 July 2026