as in rather
as a substitute
I was offered a ride, but I chose to walk instead
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Next, was the model’s turn, but Peltz used it as a runway instead.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
My skin didn't look too shiny or reflective—instead, my foundation had a subtle radiance.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Prigozhin no longer eschewed publicity but instead highlighted his unorthodox methods, which included recruiting from prisons.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Her vision goes beyond traditional sports programming, aiming instead for a platform that reflects the full spectrum of her interests and experiences.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
My skin didn't look too shiny or reflective—instead, my foundation had a subtle radiance.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Prigozhin no longer eschewed publicity but instead highlighted his unorthodox methods, which included recruiting from prisons.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Her vision goes beyond traditional sports programming, aiming instead for a platform that reflects the full spectrum of her interests and experiences.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for instead
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“Instead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instead. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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