Synonyms of set apart

set apart

phrase

as in devote

to keep or intend for a special purpose

They set apart a stack of pictures for the slideshow.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devote
• dedicate
• set by
• save
• set aside
• give up (to)
• reserve
• allocate
• use
• earmark
• consecrate
• bless
• employ
• confide
• apply
• commit
• entrust
• hallow
• sanctify
• bestow
• consign

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• neglect
• misuse
• misapply

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of set apart

It is dismantled and set apart from the monster trucks and engines that provide its propulsion. — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Incorporating antique finds, greenery, and utilizing your home’s quirky features, like alcoves and nooks, are just a few of the ways your home is set apart from the rest on the block. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

Lace trim sets this polished linen set apart, adding an elevated detail that’s dressy enough for dinner parties yet still comfortable enough to wear all day long. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026

Separate from the plaza is a four-bedroom ranch or caretaker’s house, set apart from the compound’s main gathering zones. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026