Synonyms of other than
Examples of other than in a Sentence
Preposition
other than a new jacket, I bought no special clothes for the wedding
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Unlike most other modern democracies, America has never held a national vote on a question other than who should occupy the presidency and vice presidency.
—The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The Creighton faithful didn’t have much to cheer for in the second half, other than Eric Reibe’s 0-for-2 trip to the free throw line, which earned them free chicken sandwiches.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2026
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Preposition
His civil rights conviction was largely thanks to Manly-Williams, who was the lone eyewitness, other than the victim.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Unlike most other modern democracies, America has never held a national vote on a question other than who should occupy the presidency and vice presidency.
—The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Conjunction
The regulations were later changed, effective as of October 2024, to clarify that visitor accommodation lodging, other than single-room occupancy units, can no longer be used for stays of more than 30 days.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The Creighton faithful didn’t have much to cheer for in the second half, other than Eric Reibe’s 0-for-2 trip to the free throw line, which earned them free chicken sandwiches.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Other than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/other%20than. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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