* Formal: "The presentation went smoothly, sans any technical difficulties."
* Casual: "I went to the beach sans sunscreen and ended up looking like a lobster."
* Figurative: "The movie was a great thriller, sans any unnecessary jump scares."
* With a negative: "The cake was delicious, sans the icing."
Important: "Sans" is a French word, so it's often used in more formal or literary contexts. In casual conversation, you might prefer to say "without" instead.