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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"I live in Bolivia and all my team - except for my coach - are from Argentina," Prado Angelo said.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

In addition, all screen time is banned except for academic instruction in computer science and for state assessments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

All sectors trade at lower forward P/E than they did at the end of 2025, except for the consumer staples, Industrial, real estate and utilities sectors.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Note: Figures are for fall 2025 first-year students, except for UVA, which are for fall 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

He was quick and quiet and covered in dark fur, except for a long, pale scar that streaked across his body like a comet.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

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