set apart

phrase

Synonyms of set apartnext
1
: to reserve to a particular use
2
: to make noticeable or outstanding

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The four treatment rooms are set apart within tropical vegetation, with a pavilion available for couples looking for joint pampering. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 Lace trim sets this polished linen set apart, adding an elevated detail that’s dressy enough for dinner parties yet still comfortable enough to wear all day long. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 Separate from the plaza is a four-bedroom ranch or caretaker’s house, set apart from the compound’s main gathering zones. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

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“Set apart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20apart. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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