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
Until recently, the brash persona and policies—both domestic and foreign—that seemed to conflict with GOP norms set the president apart from his party predecessors.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The bedrooms here are similarly designed, but the open-plan living and dining rooms’ eclectic farmhouse-chic aesthetic set it apart from the inventory.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
At 76, Springsteen has lost virtually nothing, apart from a willingness to destroy his knees.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
What sets April Fools’ Day apart from Dia de los Inocentes?
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The bedrooms here are similarly designed, but the open-plan living and dining rooms’ eclectic farmhouse-chic aesthetic set it apart from the inventory.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
At 76, Springsteen has lost virtually nothing, apart from a willingness to destroy his knees.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
What sets April Fools’ Day apart from Dia de los Inocentes?
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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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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An Easter bunny stood beside the president, unblinking, as the president detailed his accomplishments.—
Maura Judkis,
Washington Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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The blaze started Friday morning in the unit on Norwalk Drive, which runs beside Interstate 280 near Saratoga Avenue, the San Jose Fire Department said in a news release.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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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His civil rights conviction was largely thanks to Manly-Williams, who was the lone eyewitness, other than the victim.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Unlike most other modern democracies, America has never held a national vote on a question other than who should occupy the presidency and vice presidency.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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The freeze warning is in effect for the entire Philadelphia area, except for Bucks, Lehigh and Northampton counties, where the growing season hasn't yet begun.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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All run on coal except for Eddystone, which runs on natural gas and oil.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
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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