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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1
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
Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
This is far from the first time Clooney has brought up his drinking habits in public.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2025
Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
The prime minister was by far Giuffre’s worst experience out of a wide field of possibilities, according to her account.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
Located about 2018 350 miles off the northeast coast, this destination offers a tranquil world far from busy mainland resorts.
—Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
This is far from the first time Clooney has brought up his drinking habits in public.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Monday cast doubt on whether Ingrassia, a former far-right podcast host, would be confirmed.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
The prime minister was by far Giuffre’s worst experience out of a wide field of possibilities, according to her account.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
Adverb
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And then, in the very last draft, my editor asked me to clarify for her how the science worked.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Krasinski also has the least interesting yet very successful Hollywood career imaginable, but that doesn’t mean he should be exiled or worse.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But the 21-year-old mother is worried about what the coming weeks will look like for her family as the second-longest government shutdown in US history threatens their access to a critical food assistance program.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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The long sleeves, side pockets, and relaxed silhouette will layer well over a T-shirt this fall and can be worn under a heavier jacket in the winter.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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See one example in the away win over Dynamo Kyiv, where Mateta makes a near-post sprint as Yeremy Pino shapes to cross.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Tigers took down Bishop Feehan, Brookline, Natick, Needham (twice), Wellesley (twice) and Winchester, falling only in away matches against Brookline and Natick.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Sharon is extremely annoying, but my heart does break for her a tiny bit here.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Satchel Crossbody This effortlessly chic crossbody bag will add an elegant flair to any daytime look while also being extremely functional.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement The couple has returned from a lengthy (and costly) honeymoon and are preparing to host a grand party, but Hedda is distracted by the news that controversial sociologist and writer Eileen Lovborg (Nina Hoss) will be in attendance.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Like most basketball experts around the country, Olivia Miles believed last season would be her final one in college before beginning what would hopefully be a lengthy career in the WNBA.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For deep crosses, timing is much harder.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The process of retrieving remains is plagued a deep sense of distrust that has prevailed between the two parties both throughout the past two years of war and in a ceasefire period already marked by dueling accusations of violations.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The market isn't terribly deep for that need this winter.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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This was natural mummification, a possible if not terribly likely occurrence in the dry cool February climate of Santa Fe, in this case in the confines of a private modern house.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One whose roots lie in generations of people determined to turn distant communication into an everyday reality.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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But André, who Bonitzer has named after the early surrealist André-Aimé-René Masson, soon confronts our man with a situation that — at least on some distant subconscious level — forces him to re-evaluate his metrics.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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