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as in away
not close in time or space
the distant towers were barely visible in the fog
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as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
was distant and distracted all throughout the interview
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as in different
being not of the same kind
a marriage between two people from very distant cultures
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Recent Examples of distant
Many of us think of distant places such as the Atacama as untouched and pristine.
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Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Being merely an amateur astronomer is no bar to being an exceedingly smart astronomer—one who not only looks at distant objects but understands them too.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
The unlikely pairing came about last October, when rumors swirled that an abundance of crab awaited in the waters off Adak Island, which is part of the distant Andreanof Islands in Alaska's Aleutian Islands chain.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The film is composed of three stories, all concerning the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent or parents, and each other.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 31 July 2025
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Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Being merely an amateur astronomer is no bar to being an exceedingly smart astronomer—one who not only looks at distant objects but understands them too.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
The unlikely pairing came about last October, when rumors swirled that an abundance of crab awaited in the waters off Adak Island, which is part of the distant Andreanof Islands in Alaska's Aleutian Islands chain.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The film is composed of three stories, all concerning the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent or parents, and each other.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
Adjective
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The club reserved 10 tickets for him at every away ground, such was their dedication to following their friend.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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After many past requests, Gamble is joining the away mission!—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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In one image, a firefighter assisted the man out of the tube as colleagues held aside the detached pieces.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Recently remodeled, the property offers a two-story main house plus a guest suite atop the detached garage, for a combined total of four bedrooms and four baths in roughly 2,800 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 Aug. 2025
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There are always lively debates, with a great mix of perspectives from different parts of the world, and a nice cozy feel, coming right before the holidays.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Criminals can launch websites and online stores, close them quickly, and open new ones on different platforms.—
Margaret Buranen,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That could change in the next few days as the storm tracks west, toward a section of the ocean with far warmer waters and more moist air — key ingredients to power up a storm.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Two people were injured in a shooting Sunday morning on Aurora’s far East Side, according to the Aurora Police Department.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Coco Cold Brew tops coconut water over ice with cold brew foam.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The former includes espresso, americano, cappucino, latte, chaga mocha, cold brew and drip coffee.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Stewart aims to breed horses for racing rather than selling, incorporating diverse bloodlines and contributing to the local economy.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Scott Talley is a native Detroiter, a proud product of Detroit Public Schools and a lifelong lover of Detroit culture in its diverse forms.—
Scott Talley,
Freep.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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But this may be FIU’s deepest position with players such as Antonio Patterson, Shamir Sterlin, Sadonnie Gay and Jessiah McGrew pushing for playing time.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Yale model’s 1.8% price impact aligns with retail plans: selective increases in metal-heavy and electronics-adjacent categories, balanced by deeper promotions and expanded private-label offerings to keep key price points stable.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The action takes place at a remote cabin by a lake, a location plainly meant to evoke the setting of Misery (1990), the movie’s spiritual if not tonal cousin.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Aug. 2025
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Realizing this opportunity, tech companies are bringing out new products to close the gap between in-person and remote work.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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