Synonyms of by far

by far

phrase

as in definitely

by a considerable margin

They were by far the best team in the league.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• definitely
• undoubtedly
• well
• really
• far and away
• head and shoulders
• by a long shot
• unquestionably
• decidedly
• significantly
• substantially
• considerably
• by half
• extensively
• by all odds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• just
• hardly
• slightly
• barely
• scarcely
• marginally
• minimally
• minutely

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of by far

So far, Jeff Bezos’ The Washington Post and David Ellison’s CBS News lead the rankings at The Primary from a small initial indexed pool, with the Daily Mail tabloid receiving by far the lowest aggregate score. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

The book’s strongest component, by far, is the relationship between Tim and Virginia, which crackles with true-to-life ambiguity. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

This is the smartest place on the island, although there’s also a lovely, chic boutique hotel in the interior, and a more rustic beach hotel nearby on Radhanagar—but this is by far the most significant one in the region. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Oden says her work has increasingly focused on helping people recognize that development is shaped by far more than academic instruction and behavioral control. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 July 2026