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

However, the author wants readers to see that displacement of many kinds, malignant or benign, can have far-reaching consequences — and sometimes those can be overcome. — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Editor Mark Guiducci hosts in-depth and far-reaching conversations with the most interesting characters from the worlds of Hollywood, politics, style, Silicon Valley, and beyond. — Mark Guiducci, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026

Supporters say the decision has far-reaching implications for human rights in Pakistan and for the country's standing on the international stage. — Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Maybe, according to cybersecurity experts who are raising the alarm about AI’s increasingly sophisticated and far-reaching hacking abilities. — Cameron Peters, Vox, 23 Oct. 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