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Another word for stand-in

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Noun

  1. One that takes the place of another

    See also:

    substitute

Verb
    1. See also:

      stand

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    Another word for stand-in

    Noun
    1. See also:

      substitute

      assistant

    © WEBSTER’S NEW WORLD® ROGET’S A-Z THESAURUS by Charlton Laird and the editors of Webster’s New World dictionaries. Copyright © 1999 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

    Sentence Examples

    • An elf suit pattern can make a great stand-in for a traditional Santa costume pattern.

    • Birth and zodiac symbols make great stand-in alternatives to name tattoos and can be worn with little regret should any relationships unfortunately meet its demise.

    • If you think you'd be happier with Claudette, I won't stand in your way, but I want to make it clear that I don't want you to go.

    • No one will stand in my way, including you, my daughter.

    • She moved away from Darkyn to stand in front of Gabriel, searching his gaze.

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