stand-in

Example Sentences

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Soon, the word became a stand-in for “catchy,” shorthand that could be used to categorize just about any song with a single word.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

There is probably one thing worse than sitting for hours waiting for an X-ray or a follow-up appointment, only to be greeted by another well-meaning stand-in who is frustratingly unfamiliar with your file.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Combative White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Friday she will be going on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her second child but did not name a stand-in.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

One man, first invited to serve as a stand-in for the narrator’s father, was asked instead to play the boy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

I used Laika as my stand-in for Julia.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith