apart from

Definition of apart fromnext
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 Nvidia’s food policy stands apart from other tech companies of its size. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 July 2026 Madeira stands apart from mainland Portugal with volcanic landscapes, black-sand beaches, lush forests, and scenic mountain hiking. Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 We are focused on maximizing reach and have set ourselves apart from our peers by not limiting our content to a single platform or ecosystem. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 June 2026 Roberts, on the call Monday, said that as Comcast’s board considered splitting the cable connectivity business apart from NBCU and Sky, there were three basic questions. Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for apart from
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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
  • 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
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  • Recently, a giant egg appeared in a nest atop the pillar beside Pinky’s.
    Ryan Steven Green, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • The seat next to the boss, the chair closest to the screen, the place beside the most senior person at dinner, the desk near the leadership office, the video tile that appears beside the executive on a call.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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
  • The babies, who were about 17 days old, had no complications other than prematurity, the summary said.
    David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The Harrisburg Police Department had no involvement other than responding to secure the scene, a police spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
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  • Every Dodger in the starting lineup had two hits except for Betts, who had one.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Trump pressed Congress again to require voters to provide identification at polling places, to show proof of citizenship to register and to prohibit mail-in ballots except for voters who are ill, traveling or serving in the military.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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