stand-in
Example Sentences
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On the backlot at Warner Bros, tourists snap selfies in front of the Central Perk cafe set from Friends, and stroll by facades of buildings that stand-in for New York or Los Angeles.
From BBC
González, a veteran diplomat who lives in exile in Spain, ran as a stand-in presidential candidate for Machado in last year’s national election.
From Los Angeles Times
“Clothes can be a stand-in for someone’s social status and, over time, the swag gap can raise deeper questions around worth, desirability and social value,” she said.
To make matters worse, stand-in captain Smith had a poor day.
From BBC
In this study, repetition served as a stand-in for importance, letting researchers compare frequently repeated contexts with those seen only occasionally.
From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
