Synonyms of in lieu

in lieu

phrase

as in instead

as a substitute

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instead
• rather
• first
• alternately
• alternatively

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in lieu

At its most recent vote last week, the county changed the funding breakdown of where $362 million to be paid by Octapharma in lieu of taxes would go. — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

There are no televisions, and guests use walkie-talkies in lieu of phones. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

Directors Cristobal Léon and Joaquin Cociña used papier-mâché, charcoal, tape, moving miniature wall art, and other mixed media in lieu of traditional puppets. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

Wellness touches abound, from three types of healing bath salts to positive affirmations on the clothes hangers and musical instruments to strum in lieu of a TV (although the latter is available on request). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026