that is

Idioms  

1. Also, that is to say. To explain more clearly, in other words, as in It's on the first floor, that is, at street level, or We're coming next month, that is to say, in November. [Early 1600s] Also see under that's.

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that is

Traditionally that is just an administrative chore, and the real celebration happens elsewhere at a wedding banquet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

"I mean, with everything that's been going on, with the activity around the air base, something like that is bound to happen," said 21-year-old Victor Compton.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

But if it feels like “The Oprah Winfrey Show” remains a present force despite Winfrey ending her show 15 years ago, that is because it lives on through hundreds of self-made influencers.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

In other words, it may provide a useful window into the more active part of the phosphorus cycle that is influenced by microbial life.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026

“Then that is where we are going,” Auntie North said from the door.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

Related Words

• especially
• i.e.
• particularly
• specially
• specifically