a world away from

idiom

: completely different from (something)
This small village is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Examples of a world away from in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Conveniently placed less than a 15-minute drive from Iowa State University and downtown Ames, the home’s rural setting appears a world away from any major metropolis, part of the immediate appeal for the right type of buyer. Richard Lane, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025 Throughout the entire episode, Hilaria speaks English in an American accent with some ever-so-slight inflections, a voice that sounds a world away from the viral clips of her from 2020 and earlier. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025 Hill’s life and career reside in Miami now, a world away from Kansas City and what must feel even farther from the spectacle of a Super Bowl week in New Orleans. Kansas City Star, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025 The inner workings of octopus arms might seem a world away from everyday human life, but there’s a surprising amount of real-world utility to this research. Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for a world away from

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“A world away from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20world%20away%20from. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!