as in away
not close in time or space
growing up in a seaport instilled in the youth a restless desire to travel to faraway places
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Recent Examples of faraway
Many Americans, for instance, believe that the faraway military interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq were a mistake.
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Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Others contend the different date is simply a reflection of how learning about Lincoln's executive order of emancipation reached faraway, rural enclaves at times later than Galveston, Texas.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 20 June 2025
The isle of Berk is an isolated, faraway land where the Vikings and dragons have been at enmity with one another for generations.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 12 June 2025
Listen to this article While Universal is known for crafting compelling movies that transport people to faraway worlds, the company has also developed its prowess in making those come to life through its captivating theme parks.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Others contend the different date is simply a reflection of how learning about Lincoln's executive order of emancipation reached faraway, rural enclaves at times later than Galveston, Texas.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 20 June 2025
The isle of Berk is an isolated, faraway land where the Vikings and dragons have been at enmity with one another for generations.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 12 June 2025
Listen to this article While Universal is known for crafting compelling movies that transport people to faraway worlds, the company has also developed its prowess in making those come to life through its captivating theme parks.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faraway
Adjective
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The Bananas play their home games and most of their away games against the Party Animals, similar to the relationship between the Harlem Globetrotters and the Washington Generals.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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There’s often something quite nice about home and away kits that mirror each other, the same design but with the colours reversed.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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For mid-century home buyers, the costs of our suburban revolution were distant.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 2025
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Since his 1938 debut in Action Comics No. 1, one home for Superman has been America, even though he was born on a distant planet.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
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The diminutive Argentine ghosted between defenders, leapt high behind 6ft 2in center back Rio Ferdinand and met the ball with a perfect header, looping it past goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar into the far corner of the net.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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So far reviews have been positive for the film, which follows Clark Kent’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his adoptive human family in Smallville.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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Tequila has long been celebrated for its deep Mexican heritage and craftsmanship, but Black entrepreneurs, mixologists, and investors are now making their mark on the industry.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Regular exercise and stress-reducing practices like deep breathing and mindfulness may also help.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
9 July 2025
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The best treatment is to cut back the plant at the soil line, bag the removed material, and put it in the trash to avoid spreading the disease.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Because the island is so removed from urban congestion, there’s no light pollution to hinder the brilliance in the sky.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Rescuers found the surfer around 9 a.m. local time on Thursday on the remote and uninhabited North Solitary Island, which is located around eight miles offshore, according to 7 News.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Make the strongest case for why remote work hurts productivity, citing evidence where possible.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Faraway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faraway. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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