far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ 

: having a wide range or effect

Synonyms of far-reaching

• extensive
• broad
• wide
• sweeping
• deep
• comprehensive
• expansive

Examples of far-reaching in a Sentence

to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass

Recent Examples on the Web

The impacts of these obstacles to children are far-reaching, according to the report. —Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2025

To combine Mediawan’s passion for nurturing great storytelling and their far-reaching strategic capabilities, with the incredible creative leadership of Mona and Tanya Qureshi, instinctively feels like an undeniable way to catapult this journey. —Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025

Star clusters such as the Pleiades have had a far-reaching impact on human culture. —Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025

Del Rey explained how Amazon is investing in its beauty business via far-reaching creator programs to drive audiences to the store. —Vogue Business, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for far-reaching

• beseeching
• impeaching
• bleaching
• breaching
• breeching
• leaching
• preaching
• reaching
• screeching
• teaching
• overreaching

Kids Definition

far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing

-ˈrē-chiŋ

: having a wide range, influence, or effect

a far-reaching decision