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
As former employee Aaron Zamost, who was head of communications at Square from 2015 to 2020, argued in an essay published by the New York Times, there are likely a litany of other factors at play apart from AI.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Their small size encourages customers to order multiple at once, setting them apart from traditional burger chains.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Two more goals less than a minute apart from Wolfgang Zinger and Regan later in the frame were icing on the cake.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
What sets Sweet Caroline apart from a typical night out is the interactive element.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Their small size encourages customers to order multiple at once, setting them apart from traditional burger chains.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Two more goals less than a minute apart from Wolfgang Zinger and Regan later in the frame were icing on the cake.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
What sets Sweet Caroline apart from a typical night out is the interactive element.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 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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The Vancouver concert sections affected were beside or behind the stage on which Swift performed.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ragan, who sat beside his attorney Adam Goodman, waived his right to a jury trial — an unusual move for a defendant facing execution.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 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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Well, everyone except for Shep.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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Winners of each party’s primary will then run against each other in the general election November 3 except for those races where only one party has a primary.—
David Raynor,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 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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