a world away from

phrase

: completely different from (something)
This small village is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Alternative public swimming spots include Valby’s Water Culture House, a chic grey building a world away from typical leisure centre design with a slide, lane swimming and a hot pool area. — Laura Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026 That is the same name as Arsenal’s storied former stadium from 1913-2006 but the link is pure coincidence and the ground is a world away from what the Premier League team is used to. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 Dressed in fatigues on the play’s cavernous, military hangar-like set and sporting a slight Southern accent, Whitford’s Jessep feels a world away from Josh Lyman. — David MacK, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 The property has a rooftop pool, three restaurants, and beautiful rooms that feel a world away from the party scene at COTA. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a world away from

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“A world away from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20world%20away%20from. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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