such as

idiom

—used to introduce an example or series of examples

You will need some form of identification, such as a driver's license.

"I have my reasons for not wanting to go." "Such as?"

: of the specified kind

In cases such as this (one), it's best to be cautious.

Questions such as the one you've asked are difficult to answer.

Examples of such as in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Prior to his successful film career, which has thus far earned him Oscar nods for 12 Years a Slave and Steve Jobs, Fassbender held roles on TV series such as Band of Brothers, Holby City and Hex. —

Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 24 June 2024 Over two days, 13 candidates were reviewed, including prominent figures such as Michał Merczyński, former head of the National Audiovisual Institute, and Marlena Gabryszewska, head of the Association of Studio Cinemas, the institute said. —

Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 June 2024 The bids can be verbal or physical, such as pointing out a bird in a tree, repeating something heard on TV, asking for advice or even simply directing a smile at the other person. —

Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 24 June 2024 Founded in 1996, the gallery has shown artists such as Pope. —

The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for such as

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