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 He's starred in projects such as Saved!, Party Monster, and American Horror Story: Double Feature in the years since and has been estranged from his father, Kit Culkin. Stern's post-Marv work has included City Slickers, Very Bad Things, and For All Mankind. —

Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 1 June 2024 Slow and Low offers barbecue classics such as tri-tip, brisket, chicken, turkey breasts, ribs, sausages and pulled pork. —

Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 1 June 2024 Newer innovations are also included in the archive, such as the Nike VaporMax, an extension of the brand’s Max Air trainers, which have a springy platform for comfort and dynamics. —

Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 31 May 2024 An emergency, those attorneys said, applies to a sudden or unexpected event, such as an earthquake or flood. —

David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for such as

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