a world away from
idiom
: completely different from (something)
This small village is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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But Milford is 30 miles and a world away from the Ivy League campus.
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Ben Adler, USA Today, 12 June 2025
The waterside community feels a world away from the high-rise condos, traffic and packed beaches of nearby Panama City.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
The possibly confused, wound-up Holmes is a world away from Mister Romantic, the long-running alter ego behind Reilly’s new album of romance ballads, What’s Not To Love.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 June 2025
The home of about 400 year-round residents, who include fishermen and lobstermen, it’s long been a haven for those seeking peace, quiet and an escape from the heat, a world away from Portland.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Ben Adler, USA Today, 12 June 2025
The waterside community feels a world away from the high-rise condos, traffic and packed beaches of nearby Panama City.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
The possibly confused, wound-up Holmes is a world away from Mister Romantic, the long-running alter ego behind Reilly’s new album of romance ballads, What’s Not To Love.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 June 2025
The home of about 400 year-round residents, who include fishermen and lobstermen, it’s long been a haven for those seeking peace, quiet and an escape from the heat, a world away from Portland.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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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 21 Jul. 2025.
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