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

Matches now consist of four-game sets prior to the final, no-ad scoring and a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a third set. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026

In 1806, in lieu of windows, Joseph Dufour printed a wall-sized view of paradise. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

My caveat would be to bring back the more realistic Black Hawk in lieu of this cartoonish version. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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