apart from

preposition

Definition of apart fromnext
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 The song and video are meant to promote greater awareness of tube feeding and shift people’s perspectives towards connection and belonging rather than something that sets them apart from others. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Aug. 2026 That interplay of warmth, spice, and richer notes is what gives fall fragrances their unmistakable character, setting them apart from the lighter, brighter scents of spring and summer. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 Today, apart from the queue for the local mosque, there is barely a soul on the streets. — Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The car stands apart from other Ferraris with its rounded surfaces and unusually large wheels. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for apart from
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apart from
  1. except
  2. beside
  3. besides
  4. other than
  5. except for
  6. but
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of except
Preposition
  • There’s no hope left of release — of riding Dreamfyre out of the Dragonpit, of playing with chickens in a sunlit field, her two children beside her.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But at a red light near the Las Vegas Strip, a white Cadillac pulled up beside them and gunfire erupted.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of beside
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of besides
Preposition
  • Russell has been thinking about what, other than beer, might relax her before the Emmys in September.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Regarding the 2016 incident, Brooks said Anderson denied the encounter and argued there was no direct evidence linking him to it other than an account that a license plate had been traced to Anderson.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of other than
Preposition
  • Be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert today and avoid spending (except for food and gas), because you will be tempted to do so with three planets in your Money House.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026
  • After Assad's ouster Russian troops remaining in Syria gradually left the country except for those stationed at the bases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of except for
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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