so far as

Definition of so far asnext
as in insofar as
to the degree that the idea works so far as you've thought it out, but there may be angles you haven't considered

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Recent Examples of so far as Hailee Steinfeld is sharing what she's learned so far as a new mother. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 19 June 2026 Theologians have gone so far as to wonder how Catholic teaching would apply to hypothetical extraterrestrial life. Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026 But despite the announcement, traffic has remained subdued so far as details of the deal emerge. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 June 2026 Believed by some to help with healing, recovery and reduction of inflammation, advocates go so far as to suggest peptides can increase longevity. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for so far as
Recent Examples of Synonyms for so far as
insofar as
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  • Chuy García’s stunt on behalf of his chief of staff has backfired insofar as there are multiple candidates running for the seat in November.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
  • Hollywood Does Abortion’s biggest issue, insofar as it can even be fairly described as one, is simply the overabundance of worthy topics.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026

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“So far as.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/so%20far%20as. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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