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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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And, true to Hidden Hills’ equestrian roots, a detached horse stable stands ready to support an active lifestyle.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Aug. 2025
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Someone Almost Killed Thing Before the identities of the Hyde and its master were revealed, someone stabbed Thing, the detached hand that is the Addams family’s companion, in the back and left him hanging in Wednesday’s room.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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Back then, in the early 1980s, the drug trade was different, not as professionalized.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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First awarded in 2018, there have only been four different winners of the Ballon D’Or Féminin in the award’s history - Ada Hegerberg, Megan Rapinoe, Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Prolonged wind events that unleash heavy rainfall and travel far distances sometimes qualify as derechos.—
Isabella O'Malley,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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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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Police are making a plea to the public once again for help solving a cold case on the 14th anniversary of a couple being shot and killed in Norwalk.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Sanctuary wellness retreat will feature fitness studios, cold plunge pools, saunas and massage rooms.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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These diverse settings motivated her to experiment with a range of stylistic elements, including rap and reggaeton.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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That includes examining how digital agents interact with diverse teams, supporting inclusion efforts and avoiding bias amplification through unchecked machine learning.—
Dr. Timothy J. Giardino,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Closing the gap The loss of $4 billion in federal funding leaves California scrambling to fill a deep financial gap of $14 billion to even finish the Central Valley corridor.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
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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Working in unfamiliar locations often presents unique challenges, from navigating crowded streets to filming in remote areas with limited infrastructure.—
Colin Dougan,
Rolling Stone,
15 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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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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