Examples of 'not a substitute' in a sentence

Meaning of "not a substitute"

The phrase 'not a substitute' means that something cannot adequately replace or act as a suitable alternative to another thing. It emphasizes that the item or action in question may have some similarities or attributes, but it falls short of being a satisfactory replacement. The phrase is often used to communicate that a particular option is insufficient or ineffective as a substitute for something else

How to use "not a substitute" in a sentence

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But they are not a substitute for a settlement.
An assessment of unrepresentative hypothetical costs is not a substitute.
Peacekeeping was not a substitute for political reform.
Digital retouching is a tool but not a substitute.
A commission is not a substitute for a criminal prosecution.
It is in addition to existing remuneration systems and not a substitute.
The brake is not a substitute for guards.
Not a substitute for professional advice.
A dirty book is not a substitute for a girlfriend.
Not a substitute for astrometric sensors.
The autopilot is not a substitute for a pilot.
Is not a substitute for existing or potential paid jobs.
This information is not a substitute for a consultation.
Not a substitute for professional health care or advice.
Facial hair is not a substitute for personality.

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Not a substitute for paid services.
Antibiotic treatment is not a substitute for antitoxin.
It is not a substitute for a conventional vacuum cleaner.
Corporate profits are not a substitute for wages.
It is not a substitute for emergency medical care.
God and miracles are not a substitute to science.
It is not a substitute for your own judgement.
But this text is not a substitute for.
This is not a substitute for a medical practitioner.
This baby monitor is not a substitute for.
Tamiflu is not a substitute for influenza vaccination.
Parent in addition to and not a substitute parent.
This is not a substitute for regular contraception.
The reflection period was not a substitute for asylum.
Lint is not a substitute for thorough testing.
The blade brake system is not a substitute for.
Rhetoric is not a substitute for decisive action.
Massages using the handheld massage device are not a substitute.
Reflectors are not a substitute for required lights.
Technology is a complement not a substitute.
Oseltamivir is not a substitute for influenza vaccination.
It is important to note that PrEP is not a substitute for condoms.
Ebilfumin is not a substitute for influenza vaccination.
It should be emphasized that oversight is not a substitute for good management.
Juice is not a substitute for whole fruit.
Voluntary environmental audits are not a substitute for compliance.
Drugs are not a substitute for sound management.
He knows that religiosity is not a substitute for combat.
Reiki is not a substitute for veterinary care.
Switching to a light brand is not a substitute for quitting.
But not a substitute for medical prescriptions.
A sports drink is not a substitute for water.
It is not a substitute for formal training or licensure.
Peacekeeping operations were not a substitute for a political process.
It is not a substitute for consultation with an orthodontist.

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