as in very
to a great degree
the solid advice that if you can't say something good about a person, it is far better to say nothing at all
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as in long
lasting for a considerable time
the primitive rafts that ancient peoples built for their far journeys across the wide expanses of Oceania
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2
as in away
not close in time or space
the dream of someday sending manned spacecraft to explore the far reaches of our solar system
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Recent Examples of far
John Blake, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
But despite air support, Somalia’s army remains far from being able to maintain security on the ground, Langley acknowledged.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Her parents were at pretty much every game, whether just across town or in the far corners of the state.
—Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
An uptick in recruiting that began last summer has carried over into 2025 so far.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
But despite air support, Somalia’s army remains far from being able to maintain security on the ground, Langley acknowledged.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
Adjective
As for McTominay, the midfielder’s movement towards the far post prevents Giorgio Scalvini from following Politano and keeps De Roon in a more central position.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Her parents were at pretty much every game, whether just across town or in the far corners of the state.
—Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
Adverb
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Every department, every person in the show, every actor is just bringing it to the very last take to the very last minute.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Any connection to plot or characters from that game is unknown, but returning to Vice City in the modern day allows Rockstar to play in a very different sandbox than before.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Compared to other vacations, cruises are relatively long and expensive and involve many more moving parts — from getting to the departure point to your stay onboard to visiting multiple ports of call (often in foreign countries).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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There’s a small (39 runs), inexpensive ski resort with a long season about 45 minutes south of Buffalo called Kissing Bridge.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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There is no better experience than spending the day at your favorite team's stadium or even hitting the road to watch the squad play in one of the many iconic away stadiums across the league.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off in the first half for an elbow on defender Sven Botman, but the tactical shift which followed gave the away team a foothold in the match.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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Continuing with her streak of daring silhouettes, the performer took the stage in a black textured jumpsuit with a completely open back that sat extremely low on her hips.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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With extremely long battery life, this is a productivity portable that will get you through an entire day on the go, and the keyboard is a pleasure to use.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The article authored by Makary and Prasad describing the FDA’s new stance on the vaccine also contain a lengthy list of risk factors and notes that about 100 million to 200 million people will fall into this category and will thus be eligible to get the vaccine.—
Libby Richards,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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The umpires gathered and, after a lengthy meeting, ruled Soto out for passing Nimmo.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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But according to recent discoveries made at volcanoes in Hawai’i, trace amounts of some of those coveted metals are seeping up from the planet’s deepest reaches.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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That number is not terribly surprising, given that the La Mesa medical facility treated the 10th-most acute strokes in the state and handled the largest volume in San Diego County in 2023, according to state data.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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The wine list is strikingly good and (also strikingly) not terribly expensive.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Dan, who secured 20.89% in the first round, was a distant second.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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Its Dragonfly mission will launch in July 2028 atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and reach the distant moon in 2034.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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