as in else
in a different way
we cannot make it to the party other than by canceling the previous engagement
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as in except
not including
other than a new jacket, I bought no special clothes for the wedding
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Recent Examples of other (than)
Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
During the night, two montages showed clips from Parker’s career — the first dedicated to roles other than Carrie Bradshaw, the second all about Carrie.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Because, really, anything other than a stale granola bar would impress me.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Roberts doesn’t offer much empathy for the poor, diseased critter other than a pause when Ben momentarily ponders his reflection in a pool as Adrian Johnston’s eerie synth-piano score tinkles.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
Torrez offered his testimony with little context other than his experience as a crime-scene photographer that day.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
During the night, two montages showed clips from Parker’s career — the first dedicated to roles other than Carrie Bradshaw, the second all about Carrie.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Because, really, anything other than a stale granola bar would impress me.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Roberts doesn’t offer much empathy for the poor, diseased critter other than a pause when Ben momentarily ponders his reflection in a pool as Adrian Johnston’s eerie synth-piano score tinkles.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
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Above all else, Gunn encourages consumers to opt for certified models, such as those with ETL or UL certifications.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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All’s fair in love and fashion, so add these Fair Isle sweaters to your cart before someone else does.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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
Adverb
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The scene was originally written differently a little bit.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
14 Jan. 2026
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Give yourself permission to build differently than you were taught.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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Staff can remember Salah and Mane relaxing beside one another on the massage tables of the club’s old training ground, Melwood, in the summer of 2017.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Strauss says Cody stays for four days, then returns home for 48 hours before coming back again, balancing work as a first responder with the pull of being beside his daughter.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 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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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
Preposition
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Her absence forced the defense to step up in order to work around a Maryland offense that was almost always in motion – except for 6-3 guard Yarden Garzon, who stationed herself on the perimeter waiting for a teammate to kick out to her for a shot.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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On a recent visit, each one was decorated as a different animal, except for the ube berry, which featured a berry mascarpone topping with ube icing.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Other (than).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20%28than%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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