Synonyms

except for

Idioms

Also, with the exception of. Other than, were it not for. For example, Except for Jack, everyone came to the party, or With the exception of the weather, everything went extremely well. [c. 1600]

Example Sentences

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Except for temporary declines during the global financial crisis and the COVID-19-induced recession, the S&P 500’s profit margin has been trending ever higher.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Except for the state-sponsored vaccinations, farmers have to carry the financial burden of the outbreak themselves, said cattle breeder Doane Kaizer, who has about 60 cows.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Except for the drone pilots who actually are athletes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Except for the blackened bark on their lower trunks, there was no sign of catastrophic fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

Except for the unison and the octave, none of the ratios for equal temperament are exactly the same as for the pure interval.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

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