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Synonyms for

Sans

Preposition Or Adjective / sænz / Another word for sans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Without or deprived of.

Synonyms & similar words

lacking without minus absent wanting missing scant scarce

Synonyms by register

Formal

without lacking devoid of

Informal

without no ain't got no

Literary

bereft of wanting

Antonyms

with including along with accompanied by possessing bearing

Common collocations

  • sans serif
  • sans doubt
  • sans objection
  • sans apology
  • sans fear
  • sans ceremony
  • sans the

Word family

adjective sans-serif

Usage note

Sans is a preposition meaning 'without'. It is often used in formal contexts or for stylistic effect, particularly in phrases like 'sans serif' for fonts. While it can be used informally, it may sound pretentious.

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Example sentences

  1. The sandwich was served sans pickles.
  2. She went to the party sans makeup.
  3. He prefers his coffee sans sugar.
  4. The book was returned sans cover.
  5. The room was decorated sans balloons.

Quotes

  • A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but sans the thorns would it be as beautiful? - Anonymous
  • I am nothing, if not sans everything. - Robert Frost
  • The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but to reveal to him his own, sans your judgement. - Benjamin Disraeli

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