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set someone apart (from someone else)

to make someone stand out when compared to someone else. Her flaming red hair sets her apart from all the others in her class. They set themselves apart from the rest due to their superb accomplishments.

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set somebody/something apart (from somebody/something)

to show someone or something to be different or special Those selected as leaders of the future have qualities that set them apart. He's the one in the big white hat and bow tie, which sets him apart from all the men in dark suits.

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set apart

1. Reserve for a specific use, as in One group of tissue samples was set apart for incubation. [c. 1600]

2. Make noticeable, as in Certain traits set her apart from her peers. [Late 1400s]

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set apart

v.

1. To reserve something for a specific use: The villagers set apart two goats for the sacrifice.

2. To make someone or something noticeable: Your spontaneity sets you apart from the other actors.

See also: apart, set