such as

such as

1. For example. There are a number of basic tools no home should be without, such as a hammer, screwdriver set, and adjustable wrench.
2. Like; of the same kind as. Truly generous, selfless people such as Jackie are actually pretty rare.
See also: such
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

such as...

for example. Bill enjoys many kinds of fruit, such as apples, pears, and plums. Mary has many hobbies, such as swimming, bowling, and running.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

such as

For example, as in She adores the English novels of manners, such as those by Austen and Trollope. [Late 1600s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

such as


1 for example: Wild flowers such as orchids and primroses are becoming rare. ‘I met a lot of important people in Canada.’ ‘Such as?’ (= give me an example).
2 of a kind that; like: Opportunities such as this don’t come along every day.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

such as

For example: rodents such as field mice and voles.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • monkey wrench
  • come under the hammer
  • come/go under the hammer
  • go under the hammer
  • hammer (something) into (someone or something)
  • hammer into
  • hammer into and pound into
  • hammer down
  • go at (one) hammer and tongs
  • tongs
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