SET APART Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

set apart

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Definition of set apart

as in devote

to keep or intend for a special purpose They set apart a stack of pictures for the slideshow.

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Recent Examples of set apart The four treatment rooms are set apart within tropical vegetation, with a pavilion available for couples looking for joint pampering. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 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

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set aside

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An emergency fund is a cash cushion set aside for unexpected events like job loss, medical bills, or major home and car repairs.

— AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
In Ipswich, set aside at least half a day for the Crane Estate and be sure to walk the Grand Allée at Castle Hill before heading to Crane Beach.

— Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

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