as in very
to a great degree
the solid advice that if you can't say something good about a person, it is far better to say nothing at all
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as in long
lasting for a considerable time
the primitive rafts that ancient peoples built for their far journeys across the wide expanses of Oceania
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as in away
not close in time or space
the dream of someday sending manned spacecraft to explore the far reaches of our solar system
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Recent Examples of far
Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
Check out the full lineup so far below, with asterisks next to the new additions.
—Pitchfork, 18 Aug. 2025
Isabella O'Malley, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Unfortunately for us nosy reporters, the Giants set up the second day of offensive linemen/defensive linemen one-on-ones on the far field.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 30 July 2025
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So far this year, 177 people have been shot in the city.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
Check out the full lineup so far below, with asterisks next to the new additions.
—Pitchfork, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Prolonged wind events that unleash heavy rainfall and travel far distances sometimes qualify as derechos.
—Isabella O'Malley, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Unfortunately for us nosy reporters, the Giants set up the second day of offensive linemen/defensive linemen one-on-ones on the far field.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
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Indeed, the argument is often made by industry that plastics can sequester carbon from fossil fuels for the very long term, unless they are burned.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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That’s the general public, very interested in these disciplines.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Shibumi Shade Wind-powered Beach Canopy The Shibumi Classic Shade, which provides coverage for four to eight people, comes in three simple pieces: a carrying bag, a long, retractable tentpole, and the shade itself.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Aug. 2025
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The folding patio tables and chairs were red, and the long metal benches were blue.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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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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Nevertheless, a five-time winner losing the season-long race to an opponent who hasn't won a single event is something extremely improbable to see on any other major golf tour.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Musiala can be highly effective against low blocks, making his absence extremely unhelpful, regardless of Bayern’s many advantages.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Building new mines in the country, meanwhile, can take a considerable amount of time due to a lengthy permitting process.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
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Mini canvas tote bags went viral last year In March 2024, the mini totes became so popular that customers waited in lengthy lines to get their hands on them.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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There's something nice about having a deep repertoire of your own music that means something to your audience.—
Ed Masley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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With 13 starters back, including eight on offense, could this be the year Colleyville Heritage makes another deep run in the postseason?—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
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Plus, those businesses rely on a strong supply chain, which has been terribly disrupted by tariffs in recent months.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Despite his status as a pop culture icon for close to 50 years now, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic has claimed he’s not terribly bothered about being overlooked by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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And with their echo for an instant echoes of the first poetry in our lives come back like music that fades into the distant night.—
Gregory Jusdanis,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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The future of regenerative medicine, once hypothetical and distant, now approaches with real hope for curing—not simply managing—a host of devastating chronic conditions.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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