a world away from

phrase

: completely different from (something)
This small village is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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The property has a rooftop pool, three restaurants, and beautiful rooms that feel a world away from the party scene at COTA. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Located in the heart of it all, the home’s terrace overlooks the medina rooftops, Koutobia Mosque and the Atlas Mountains, but still feels a world away from the city’s bustle. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026 Born in Trenton, Michigan, to parents who met working at a denim store, Sherman was raised in Pittsburgh, a world away from fashion’s capitals. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026 The San Francisco Bob remembers from those early years is a world away from the one people see today. — William Jones, USA Today, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for a world away from

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“A world away from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20world%20away%20from. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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