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

The animals are good in lieu of our surprise visit in 105° heat! — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The family has also requested that in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations be made to the Simon Community and Ukrainian Action, two organizations that reflected causes close to Hansard’s heart. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Aug. 2026

More than 84% of patients cite social media, podcasts, influencers, or online forums as key sources of their information, sometimes in lieu of their doctors’ advice. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Actually, the truth is that the committee is about to pick a much worthier candidate for the cash, and that Tony, having also lied to his parents about winning the prize, is going to follow Nancy up to Provincetown in lieu of any better ideas. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 July 2026