as in mile
a long distance
the experienced birder was able to identify birds from afar
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Recent Examples of afar
Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019
Grey Worm was largely motivated to violence by Missandei's death, but seeing the damage from afar could shift his loyalties.
—Carrie Wittmer, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 May 2019
Chris Cosgrove Published, EW.com, 25 May 2025
The compact, boho-style bag is ideal for festivals, keeping documents safe and for adventures afar.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
What has become of our beautiful-from-afar, but gross-up-close city?
—Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019
Grey Worm was largely motivated to violence by Missandei's death, but seeing the damage from afar could shift his loyalties.
—Carrie Wittmer, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 May 2019
Adverb
Attendees from Chicago and afar congregated at ACen to show off their imaginative attire.
—Chris Cosgrove Published, EW.com, 25 May 2025
The compact, boho-style bag is ideal for festivals, keeping documents safe and for adventures afar.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afar
Noun
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But with Tuesday’s result, two historic foes located 10 miles apart might find some separation.—
Aaron Heisen,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Another event planned to return to Scripps Park this year is San Diego Triathalon Challenge Weekend, highlighted by a 1-mile ocean swim, 30-mile bike ride and 8-mile run.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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At the same time, losses are mounting on the frontlines, and millions of people who have fled as refugees have now settled abroad.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The race also follows Lara’s two troubled terms in office, during which he has been accused of cozying up to and receiving money from the insurance industry for his first campaign and conferences abroad.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Many of the best adaptations range far afield from the source material.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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For those looking to go further afield, Ras Abrouq is a magical cape on the west coast of Doha, under an hour and a half’s drive from the city.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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These are quibbles with a place whose essential proposition, privacy at a scale that no longer exists elsewhere in the Caribbean, remains effective.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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But many of the company’s popular and profitable models are made elsewhere.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But these charges have often fallen apart under scrutiny, CNN found.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Space plants three feet apart for massing in borders and beds or to plant a low hedge.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Investors pivot to European stocks amid US uncertainty European equities have seen record investment in recent weeks as markets seek to diversify away from Wall Street.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Instead of shooting, Celebrini passed the puck across the slot to Nathan MacKinnon, who blasted the one-timer from less than eight feet away at a wide-open net.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Afar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afar. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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