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stand apart

VERB
differ
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alter conflict with contradict contrast disagree diverge modify vary
STRONG
digress diversify qualify reverse turn
WEAK
be distinguished from be off the beaten path be unlike bear no resemblance clash with depart from deviate from divaricate from jar with lack resemblance not conform not look like run counter to show contrast sing a different tune take exception
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accept agree coincide concur remain
WEAK
be same conform consent harmonize

Example Sentences

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But once war arrives, it’s futile and cowardly to try to stand apart from it on the pretext that you’re not responsible for it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Agentic AI applications have been on the rise in recent months, and Mohajer said SoundHound aims to stand apart from competitors by being a partner rather than a vendor.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

"Tripel" beers again stand apart, with bubble dynamics resembling those of simple surfactants, the molecules commonly used to stabilize foams in everyday products.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2025

Highlighting the involvement of prominent writers, artists and architects, British Museum director Nicholas Cullinan has insisted the ball will stand apart from New York's Met Gala.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

It’s not easy to stand apart from mass hysteria—to believe that most of what’s in the financial news is wrong, to believe that most important financial people are either lying or deluded—without being insane.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis