set apart

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Synonyms of set apartnext
1
: to reserve to a particular use
2
: to make noticeable or outstanding

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Hotels added stand-alone villas staffed by the same teams but set apart from the main property, such as the House at Lizard Island, on the Great Barrier Reef. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Couples will love the gorgeous over-water lake cabin, set apart on the other side of the lake. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for set apart

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“Set apart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20apart. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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