apart from

preposition

: other than : besides, except for

Examples of apart from in a Sentence

apart from the saggy roof, the cottage is in pretty good shape
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His stance on foreign policy, particularly his criticism of the U.S. role in the Israel-Hamas war, has set him apart from mainstream Democratic leaders. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Define what sets you apart from competitors and why customers should choose you in a simple and relatable way. 4. Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo’s stark and bold architecture, along with its low-density blueprint, sets it apart from the other resorts on this list. Zachary Rabinor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024 Heathers Heathers, released in 1989, is a darkly comedic take on the high school experience, offering quite an edge that sets it apart from typical teen films. Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for apart from 

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of apart from was in 1724

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“Apart from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apart%20from. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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