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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Example Sentences

She added that the film festival is a “forum that is meant to spark dialogue” and that Jewish comedians throughout history have used humor as a way to cope with anti-Semitism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It is just as easy to find critics who think AI is just the latest tech fad that is doomed to fizzle before it achieves anything.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"But we still haven't seen a single measure that is effective in reducing the number of tourists."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

"You're looking at an industry that is forecasting growth," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“Because that is what we are asking of you now, what these communications mean. These communications are life and death.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

Related Words

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