Except that
Unless and except that are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unless" instead a conjunction phrase "Except that".
Unless
Except that and unless are semantically related. You can use "Except that" instead a conjunction "Unless".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Peter Petrelli is a similar case, except that he just simply forgets to buy food due to his Workaholic tendencies unless his mother drops by with groceries.
Source: Empty Fridge, Empty Life - The medusa is like the airborne mermaid, except that it inflicts petrify which is permanent unless being cured.
- Unless you're in Morocco, where, thanks to French influence, it's dinde again (except that they pronounce it "dindi").
Source: Non Indicative Name / Real Life
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Unless and Except that. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/except_that/unless
Except that & Unless. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/except_that/unless>.
Unless or Except that. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/except_that/unless.
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