stand-in
Example Sentences
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In this study, repetition served as a stand-in for importance, letting researchers compare frequently repeated contexts with those seen only occasionally.
From Science Daily
But Australia have named an unchanged squad, once again led by stand-in captain Steve Smith.
From BBC
As much as I enjoyed “Northern Exposure,” Roslyn isn’t a stand-in for any other place.
From Seattle Times
The fight has become a stand-in for a deeper ideological and cultural dispute.
From New York Times
He punctuated his retirement papers with a handwritten note, “Finally!!! Let’s go Brandon,” a stand-in phrase for a more vulgar insult against President Biden.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
