by far

phrase

: far and away

is by far the best runner

Examples of by far in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Starlink network — by far the largest satellite constellation ever assembled — currently consists of more than 11,000 active spacecraft. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026

But a version performed live at the 2019 Newport Folk Festival with her supergroup the Highwomen and Dolly herself is by far the best of the bunch. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

The global unveiling last week of the all-electric GV90 pulled the curtain back on what is by far the most arresting model ever produced by Genesis, which, for a decade, has been Hyundai’s standalone luxury brand. — Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

In the Army, the Pentagon's largest service by far, Hispanic recruits grew from about 19% of new enlistees in 2020 to nearly 27% last year, according to internal service data reviewed by ABC News. — Catherine Bouvet, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for by far

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• alvar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar