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
During the journey across the black desert, apart from the occasional civilians picking their way among broken foundations, there was little sign of life.
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Charles Pellegrino, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
Norman said his experience as a businessman and his uncompromising attitude toward fiscal conservatism sets him apart from the other Republicans vying to McMaster.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2025
Ruffled detailing at the hem of the smock-style top sets it apart from standard tanks, while the flowy fit of the linen-blend pants will keep you cool throughout the summer.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
Here are the key advantages that set fiber apart from other internet options.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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Charles Pellegrino, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
Norman said his experience as a businessman and his uncompromising attitude toward fiscal conservatism sets him apart from the other Republicans vying to McMaster.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2025
Ruffled detailing at the hem of the smock-style top sets it apart from standard tanks, while the flowy fit of the linen-blend pants will keep you cool throughout the summer.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025
Here are the key advantages that set fiber apart from other internet options.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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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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Behind the wheel, Tramell Tillman, then in his 20s, sits in silence, his mother beside him.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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She was seen in the clip blowing out her candles at the table while sitting beside her pal who was filming the spcial moment.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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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But there was no overt or visible law enforcement presence other than the MPD.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Public speakers at the meeting generally expressed opposition to the curriculum’s inclusion of certain topics, including gender identity and methods of birth control other than abstinence.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Overall, Morgan has played well — except for a few reps Wednesday.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Camp 25’s coal mine was so depleted as to have been abandoned, except for this ants’-nest existence to be survived by slave laborers.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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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“Apart from.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apart%20from. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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