as such

Idioms  

1. In itself, as in The job as such was easy, but required a lot of time . [Mid-1600s]

2. In that capacity, as in In the director's absence the assistants, as such, were in charge . [c. 1700]

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Example Sentences

Five of the cases are confirmed as hantavirus, which is carried by rodents, while the other three cases are suspected as such, WHO’s head, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said at a Thursday press conference.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Then we wouldn’t need government regulation as such because plaintiffs’ lawyers will vigorously patrol the boundaries of good conduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Todd Spitzer has vowed to prosecute parents who allow their children to ride e-motorcycles, or modify e-bikes to function as such, calling the devices a “loaded weapon.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

And while it resembles a mini rack of ribs, it’s essentially ground pork meat shaped to look as such, according to reports.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

At this, Mr Taylor had shaken his head, saying: Tm afraid there's no inn as such in our village, sir.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro