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
His wife looks out of the passenger window, her expression both faraway and eager.
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Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Visiting the Magnolia properties in Waco, Texas, is a treat for the taste buds—but faraway fans who are craving a Silos Cookie are now able to bring all of the most popular Magnolia bites straight to their own kitchens.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
As the leaves fall and temperatures drop, a summer vacation once again feels like a faraway dream.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
The incentive of pay for grandparent caregivers could also help overcome the proximity challenge for some families, just as the promise of work in a faraway place has long been a motivation for people to move.
—Marina Lopes, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Visiting the Magnolia properties in Waco, Texas, is a treat for the taste buds—but faraway fans who are craving a Silos Cookie are now able to bring all of the most popular Magnolia bites straight to their own kitchens.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
As the leaves fall and temperatures drop, a summer vacation once again feels like a faraway dream.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
The incentive of pay for grandparent caregivers could also help overcome the proximity challenge for some families, just as the promise of work in a faraway place has long been a motivation for people to move.
—Marina Lopes, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faraway
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McCarthy’s stat line wasn’t that impressive – 14-for-25 passing for 143 yards, two touchdowns and an interception – but the second-year man from Michigan showed incredible moxie to navigate a tricky away game against the two-time defending division champions.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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On March 22, one week into the season, midfielder Savannah DeMelo had a medical incident in the middle of an away game against Bay FC, which required her to be transported to the hospital.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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In another imaging campaign, API, assisted by AMIGO, was able to produce detailed images of a black hole jet, the volcanic surface of Jupiter's moon Io, and stellar winds emanating from a distant variable star.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Although the technology to use helium-3 remains distant, its potential value continues to drive long-term interest in lunar and asteroid resource development.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The tall high-rise buildings not demolished in Gaza City are seen in the far distance.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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The transit tax earned some of its biggest gains from the central city and NoDa area, which has access to an active line, and one precinct on the far north end of the county around Davidson, which is anticipating access to a line.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gjoshe had suffered a deep wound to his upper arm and had to wait until Tuesday for surgery.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Fledgling entrepreneurs fell over each other to position themselves as the vendors of the newest, hottest, most effective, most trustworthy certificates of removed CO2.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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On the Justice Department’s request, Apple removed apps that would allow online social communities to track the presence of ICE officials.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin personally led the firing of a Piranha torpedo from an autonomous submarine, monitored by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto via remote communication from Jakarta.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Workers often toil high above remote landscapes.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Faraway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faraway. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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