Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for for instance. Search instead for famous instance.
Definitions

for instance

[fer-in-stuhns] / fərˈɪn stəns /
CONJUNCTION
for example
Synonyms


CONJUNCTION
as
Synonyms
CONJUNCTION
thus
Synonyms


CONJUNCTION
like
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Placing food waste in sealed containers inside the building before removal, for instance, would significantly extend the time necessary to clean up the entire site, the company argued.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

In February, for instance, the U.S.-Japan 2-year-yield spread was the tightest since early 2022.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

Part-ownership in four or five sports across the globe could have been deemed to have more value for the Mittal family than partnerships, for instance.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Rheinmetall, for instance, wanted to make Pac-3 interceptors, the most updated Patriot missile, but has yet to receive permission.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Mr. Pumblechook was in favour of a handsome premium for binding me apprentice to some genteel trade,—say, the corn and seed trade, for instance.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training