REMOTE Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

remote

adjective

ri-ˈmōt

Definition of remote

as in small

small in degree there's a remote chance that it'll rain today, so I brought an umbrella

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as in distant

having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others his grandfather had been a somewhat remote figure, at least until they got to spend a summer together

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as in secluded

screened or sequestered from view a remote cottage on the far side of the mountain

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as in away

not close in time or space a permanent base on Mars is likely to happen only in the remote future

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Recent Examples of remote The virus has infected over 5,500 people and killed nearly half, with the highest fatality rates in remote Ituri and North Kivu where patients rarely reach treatment centers. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Death Valley National Park is known for its extreme temperatures, remote terrain and limited cell service. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026 Everything is quiet here—no houses are nearby, just a remote stretch of sand. — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 Secret Atlas’s 10-day Svalbard circumnavigation is built around this flexibility, taking travelers into the more remote corners of the archipelago, rather than simply following a conventional cruise itinerary. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remote

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote

Adjective

Instead, contestants compete for crowd reaction and are rewarded with attention and, in some cases, small cash prizes.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Mix the cornstarch with the cold water in a small bowl to make a smooth slurry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of small

Adjective

Across the Solar System, eruptions can send ash over continents, throw sulfur compounds hundreds of miles above a moon, or propel nitrogen gas and ice through the frozen crust of a distant world.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
This El Niño is a reminder that climate risks are no longer distant.

— Lucy Siers, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

The area, just two hours from London, is still accessible while boasting many impressive, secluded estates to choose from.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026
Ceremonies can take place on secluded beaches, atop dramatic cliffs overlooking the Pacific or in intimate settings woven into the surrounding landscape.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of secluded

Adjective

Villa began their Premier League season with a 4-0 away defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, raising a number of questions about the squad’s readiness for the new campaign.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The season features six events, with each team playing two home matches and two away matches.

— Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of away

Adjective

The strangeness rests on the antique, out-of-time nature of the set dressing, but also in the slightly off color combinations Arnold and his team chose, and in the sense of things being hand-made, injecting the sense of A Presence into the space.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
There have been stretches of the season where scoring enough runs has felt impossible if Bryce Harper or Kyle Schwarber has an off day.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of off

Adjective

The family drama is set during an idyllic island vacation that takes a tumultuous turn when a mother’s sudden physical outburst towards her 10-year-old son exposes hidden tensions and lingering conflicts within the family.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Others uncover assumptions that would otherwise remain hidden.

— Chiara Alzati, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of hidden

Adjective

There was no controversy about this New York win, a night after Pete Alonso's deep fly ball against the Yankees was ruled foul with the game tied.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Born and raised in Nogales, Mexico, the fourth of twelve children, Trujillo had deep community roots.

— Allie Torgan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026