far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ 

: having a wide range or effect

Synonyms of far-reaching

• extensive
• broad
• wide
• sweeping
• deep
• comprehensive
• expansive

Examples of far-reaching in a Sentence

to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass

Recent Examples on the Web

Never before has a coastal state been stripped of its rights in this way, and the politicization of the review process sets a troubling and far-reaching precedent. — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Advertisement The retailer's ties to the country’s financial sector and the far-reaching economic impact of the strikes is a key factor to consider. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

And this killing could potentially have far-reaching consequences. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

But others say concluding a deal with such far-reaching ramifications in a region in the midst of a globally impactful war invites additional disaster. — Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for far-reaching

• beseeching
• impeaching
• bleaching
• breaching
• breeching
• leaching
• preaching
• reaching
• screeching
• teaching
• overreaching

Kids Definition

far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing

-ˈrē-chiŋ

: having a wide range, influence, or effect

a far-reaching decision