faraway
adjective
far·away
ˈfär-ə-ˌwā 
1
: lying at a great distance : remote
faraway lands
2
: dreamy, abstracted
a faraway look in her eyes
Examples of faraway in a Sentence
My grandfather told us tales of faraway lands.
growing up in a seaport instilled in the youth a restless desire to travel to faraway places
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Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Others contend the different date is simply a reflection of how learning about Lincoln's executive order of emancipation reached faraway, rural enclaves at times later than Galveston, Texas.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 20 June 2025
The isle of Berk is an isolated, faraway land where the Vikings and dragons have been at enmity with one another for generations.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 12 June 2025
Listen to this article While Universal is known for crafting compelling movies that transport people to faraway worlds, the company has also developed its prowess in making those come to life through its captivating theme parks.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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“Faraway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faraway. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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faraway
adjective
far·away
ˌfär-ə-ˌwā
1
: remote entry 1 sense 1, distant
faraway lands
2
: preoccupied sense 1, dreamy
a faraway look
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