the farthest reaches of space
for privacy and quiet, we requested a hotel room that was farthest from the elevator
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14th century
He chose the seat farthest from the door.
We had a contest to see who could hit a golf ball the farthest.
This plan goes farthest toward achieving our goal.
Of all the paintings, this one is the farthest removed from reality.
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15th century
: most distant in space or time
: to or at the greatest distance in space or time
: to the most advanced point
: by the greatest degree or extent
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