apart from

preposition

Synonyms of apart fromnext
: other than : besides, except for

Examples of apart from in a Sentence

apart from the saggy roof, the cottage is in pretty good shape
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Much of the furniture and decor was sourced directly from Bali, giving the hotel an artisanal character that stands apart from more traditional beachfront stays. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026 But few, apart from salivating tech company executives, are particularly keen on the idea. Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026 Steele doesn’t take money from the property tax appeal industry, which notably sets her apart from her fellow incumbents on the three-member board, George Cardenas and Larry Rogers. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 That might be good enough for longtime fans, apart from the existence of an extensive back catalog just a few clicks away on Hulu. Alison Herman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for apart from

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of apart from was in 1724

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“Apart from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apart%20from. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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