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

Lucky uses Taylor-Joy, who gives a surface-level performance in a surface-level show, one that overloads forward momentum in lieu of character depth. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Upgrade Your Lampshades If your lampshades aren’t adding much to your space, consider swapping them out in lieu of styles that add personality to the home. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe have both been known to drink pickle juice in lieu of Gatorade—no unfair advantage there. — Emma Allen, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

In some cases, the 31-year-old watches videos of others playing hot games on YouTube in lieu of actually playing. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 July 2026