a world apart

phrase

: completely different
The place where she lives now is a world apart from the small town where she grew up.

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The private Dos Mares tunnel marks a dramatic transition into a world apart, as the bustle of contemporary life gives way to the regenerative influence of sea, sun, and fresh air. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 Though to modern eyes these landscapes might seem a world apart, to medieval monks the linguistic parallels were obvious. Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 Yet despite its proximity to the Cinque Terre, Levanto remains a world apart. Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026 Lunch at the Post Ranch Inn was a world apart. Alexandra Genova, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a world apart

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“A world apart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20world%20apart. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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