1
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
With flowers blooming and birds chirping, war feels distant, although the closest front line is a short drive away.
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Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2025
The last several popes have expanded the scope and diversity of background in the College of Cardinals, including prelates from more distant countries, to bring greater perspective to a Catholic Church that had become too focused on its home continent.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
Those distant summits are the Olympic Mountains, the towering heart of Olympic National Park.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Winter will soon be a distant memory with your front door abloom with spring flowers.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
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Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2025
The last several popes have expanded the scope and diversity of background in the College of Cardinals, including prelates from more distant countries, to bring greater perspective to a Catholic Church that had become too focused on its home continent.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
Those distant summits are the Olympic Mountains, the towering heart of Olympic National Park.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Winter will soon be a distant memory with your front door abloom with spring flowers.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
Adjective
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In both their series against Pumas and Monterrey, the Whitecaps tied the first leg at home, then scored in extra time to tie the second leg and advance on away goals.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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At the final whistle, a goal by Akpom having sealed a 2-0 win for the away side, Bentaleb’s team-mates and members of the Lille coaching staff flocked towards him one by one.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Out back, there’s a sleek new pool and detached garage, primed for conversion.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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The report further indicates that there was one dead rodent in the attached garage, and across the three detached garages, investigators encountered one live rodent, one dead rodent, one nest, and one building with gnaw marks.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Vatican happenings were no different, as Romans put money down not only on conclave selections but cardinal appointments and papal activities as well.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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During the event, Brown revealed how his Mother's Day will be different this year.—
Anika Ljung,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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As for McTominay, the midfielder’s movement towards the far post prevents Giorgio Scalvini from following Politano and keeps De Roon in a more central position.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Her parents were at pretty much every game, whether just across town or in the far corners of the state.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In many regions, spring weather can fluctuate between cold and dry to warm and slightly humid.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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What To Know In most states, SNAP beneficiaries are able to purchase only cold foods for preparation at home, as well as snacks and drinks.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The festival’s Folklife Area features demonstrations that celebrate the diverse and historical living traditions of Florida.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2025
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Growing uncertainty Kathleen Johnson, a geochemist with the UCI CLIMATE Justice Initiative, says their NSF grant was about $1.5 million a year and worked to make geosciences more diverse and inclusive.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The Orioles scored the first run of the game in the second inning when Ramón Laureano ripped an RBI double to deep center.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lucas Walsh, a youth political behavior expert, said that cost-of-living pressures and a deep distrust in both major parties are fueling Gen Z's volatility.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Shapes More Culturally Open Campaigns Our remote agency’s culture fosters benefits like better work-life balance, increased productivity and overall happier employees.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Ted Kaczynski, a brilliant but mentally troubled mathematician who had retreated years earlier to a remote hovel in Montana, had been arrested based on information from a tipster to the F.B.I., ending one of the longest and most expensive manhunts in American history.—
Serge F. Kovaleski,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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