as in except
not including
apart from the saggy roof, the cottage is in pretty good shape
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Recent Examples of apart from
On what sets it apart from traditional honey, mānuka honey is derived from the nectar of Mānuka flowers native to New Zealand and parts of Australia.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Its vehicles may be more expensive than Toyota vehicles, but Lexus models add a level of refinement and performance that set it apart from its parent company.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Gonzalez detected in a young Jordan a focus and work ethic that set him apart from his peers.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
The technique that truly sets this cake apart from others though, is the Buttermilk Glaze.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Its vehicles may be more expensive than Toyota vehicles, but Lexus models add a level of refinement and performance that set it apart from its parent company.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Gonzalez detected in a young Jordan a focus and work ethic that set him apart from his peers.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
The technique that truly sets this cake apart from others though, is the Buttermilk Glaze.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apart from
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Preposition
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Videos of the first lady walking beside the robot quickly went viral online and accumulated hundreds of thousands of views and curious comments from social media users, but little was said about who made the robot and what it’s used for.—
Bruna Horvath,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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And nothing compares to waking up beside Alice Lake, where sunrise casts the 9,899-foot El Capitan in pale honey light—an image almost perfectly mirrored in gently lapping water below.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Preposition
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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
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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,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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Republicans have a tiny majority in the House, but a larger margin for error in the Senate, except for the filibuster.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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There were cars parked on both sides, except for a small stretch in front where a red fire hydrant stood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.—
Robert Klemko,
Washington Post,
30 May 2020
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