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 tightknit and family-friendly city of Lake Elsinore in Riverside County is about 70 miles southeast and a world apart from the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood Hills.
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Several people asked me basic questions about black garlic, like how it is made and what sets it apart from regular garlic.
—Mavra Javed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
All the shoulder pads, all the quotable quotes, an extra pump or two of girlboss feminism, and not a pulse to be found in the body — no reason for being, apart from the marketability of comfort.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
And apart from Paramount+, Paramount owns Pluto TV and BET+, too.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Several people asked me basic questions about black garlic, like how it is made and what sets it apart from regular garlic.
—Mavra Javed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
All the shoulder pads, all the quotable quotes, an extra pump or two of girlboss feminism, and not a pulse to be found in the body — no reason for being, apart from the marketability of comfort.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
And apart from Paramount+, Paramount owns Pluto TV and BET+, too.
—ABC News, 23 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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Robbie was joined at the event by Zoe Saldaña, who posed beside her in a glittering gold Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress and Cartier jewelry.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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It’s understood that there’s nothing more difficult than being a successful editor, therapist, or author, even with a stash of pill bottles in a wicker basket beside an opulent floral arrangement.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 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 chicken is now but three weeks old and seems to be healthy and normal in every respect except for the extra pair of feet and legs.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The plaintiffs alleged that the two types of savings accounts are identical, except for the interest rate Capital One paid on them.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 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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“Apart from.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apart%20from. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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