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

Somewhere between a jegging and a jean exist these Liverpool Los Angeles pants, which have a comfy elastic, pull-on waist in lieu of a zipper and button closure. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026

Earlier works tinging with an obscure kind of darkness that hinted at tortured psychological states have all but disappeared from her work and living quarters in lieu of an elegant old world charm. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Overby remains held in Calaveras County jail in lieu of $145,000 bail, according to sheriff’s jail records. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

This might be the time to adopt a less busy itinerary and go sweat it out at a temazcal or traditional bathhouse, or get a massage in lieu of squeezing in that additional day trip. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026