How to Use lieu in a Sentence

lieu

noun

• In lieu of an allowance, his father paid him to help on roofing jobs and fixing buildings.
  — Siddhartha Mitter, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
• The lip oil, Swift said, is formulated with plant cellulose in lieu of silicone.
  — James Manso, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
• In lieu of a red carpet, guests walked a three-lane track to a playlist of hip-hop hits.
  — Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 25 July 2024
• He is booked in the Grundy County Jail in lieu of bond, the sheriff’s office said.
  — Sara Smart, CNN, 30 Sep. 2023
• He has been held in lieu of $1 million bail since his arrest on Sept. 21, records show.
  — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2024
• The brothers fled to Switzerland; the French state seized the collection in lieu of taxes.
  — Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2023
• The clothing drive last year was in lieu of the regular fundraisers.
  — courant.com, 26 Feb. 2021
• He was being held in lieu of $7.8 million bail, the DA's office said.
  — CBS News, 25 May 2023
• The new mobile passes can be used in lieu of plastic cards or RFID chips.
  — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2023
• And as part of a plea deal, Jones was given five years probation in lieu of jail time.
  — Michelle Miller, CBS News, 6 May 2023
• In lieu of a table lamp, install a wall sconce to keep the surface of your small nightstand free.
  — Laura Fenton, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
• The bride and groom asked for money in lieu of a registry, which makes things much easier for me.
  — R29 Team, refinery29.com, 18 Sep. 2024
• The Ratskeller is a cozy place to grab food either before or after or in lieu of skiing.
  — oregonlive, 5 Apr. 2023
• In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the World Central Kitchen.
  — Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2023
• In lieu of handwritten vows, the pair had Norment write their words to each other for them.
  — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 18 Feb. 2024
• In lieu of bringing something out of the vault, the royal turned to high-street favorite Zara for her earrings.
  — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2023
• The biggest visual difference is that in lieu of a platform with a ring of lights, there will be a cube in the center of the stage.
  — Abigail Lee, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2023
• In lieu of the more '80s-style blue, Sweeney opted for a few strokes of bold black eyeliner for a more modern touch.
  — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 Sep. 2023
• The systems cannot be used in lieu of doctors, lawyers or accountants.
  — Cade Metz, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2023
• Okay, so that could only mean a tour announcement in lieu of a season two, right?
  — Vulture, 14 Mar. 2023
• In lieu of names, cocktails are christened with numbers.
  — Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 12 Sep. 2024
• In lieu of loud clothes came subtle gestures: clutched lapels, phones grasped in both hands, cupped breasts, self-embraces.
  — José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2023
• He was taken into custody later that day, and has been held in jail in lieu of bail since then.
  — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2023
• The parents have pleaded not guilty and are being held in custody in lieu of $1-million bond each.
  — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
• In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alive Hospice in Nashville.
  — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 July 2024
• In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Drs.
  — C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
• Campbell is being held at a local jail in lieu of $2 million bail.
  — Alex Stone, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
• On days when no one is visiting, in lieu of human flesh, large, heavy hunks of fatty pork trussed up with string hang from the rafters.
  — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Mar. 2023
• In lieu of harsh questions, Bouzereau pokes affectionate fun at her foibles with B-roll of their sit-down.
  — Amy Nicholson, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
• The city can’t collect the fee in lieu of affordable units until the condos are completed and sold.
  — Jmanning, oregonlive, 8 Mar. 2023

Last Updated: 3 Nov 2024