far side
noun
1
: the farther side
the far side of the lake
2
or farside
: the side of the moon away from the earth
the lunar farside
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Two wings of overwater villas flare out from the far sides of the island, its shape reminiscent of that of Italy, some specifically angled for prime sunset views.
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Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Over on the far side of the pitch, the Austrian took a moment with the trophy, lifted it three times, then placed it down and bowed to all sides of the Palace support.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Firefly was successful with its Blue Ghost lunar lander in 2025 and has its second lander along with the Dark Elytra orbiting transfer vehicle set to launch on the far side of the moon before the end of the year.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Because the eruptions occurred on the sun’s far side, Earth avoided any impacts.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
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Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Over on the far side of the pitch, the Austrian took a moment with the trophy, lifted it three times, then placed it down and bowed to all sides of the Palace support.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Firefly was successful with its Blue Ghost lunar lander in 2025 and has its second lander along with the Dark Elytra orbiting transfer vehicle set to launch on the far side of the moon before the end of the year.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Because the eruptions occurred on the sun’s far side, Earth avoided any impacts.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
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“Far side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20side. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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