distant

adjective

ˈdi-stənt How to pronounce distant (audio)
Definition of distantnext
1
as in away
not close in time or space the distant towers were barely visible in the fog

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2
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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3
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 However, in 1929, Hubble discovered that the light from distant galaxies was being redshifted. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026 The government the early Founders built reflected a desire for independence not only from a distant crown but also from one another. — Max Taves, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 Near the end of the gathering, the hostess stood up and identified herself as a distant cousin. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 Cage’s score is an abstract work based on the Japanese form of collective poetry known as renga, in which each poet attempts to write a line that is as distant as possible in meaning from the preceding line. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for distant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
  1. away
  2. detached
  3. different
  4. far
  5. cold
  6. diverse
  7. deep
  8. remote
Adjective
  • The Magritte design continues a recent tradition of Belgium using its away kit to celebrate the country’s cultural identity.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
  • Plenty thought that Egypt had qualified because of their away goal in the 3-1 defeat in the previous game against Algeria, but their identical overall record in the group forced a play-off in Sudan, where Shehata’s side underperformed and lost 1-0.
    — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of away
Adjective
  • Or a pig’s leg lying off to the side, detached and jittering, could resemble Ted’s leg.
    — Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • They got approved for a mortgage on a £150,000 (about $198,441) two-bedroom, semi-detached house in Seaham, England.
    — Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Definition of detached
Adjective
  • While some states allow residents to package sharps in secure containers and throw them away in household trash, Massachusetts takes a different approach.
    — Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
  • Enjoy socializing and talking to people from different backgrounds.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 July 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • Not knowing his far-right views at the time, Rice invited her boyfriend, who requested anonymity for this report.
    — Sienna Feliciano, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
  • His denunciation so incensed far-right Israelis that a number of activists were detained while protesting his son’s bar mitzvah in Jerusalem the next year, Emanuel recalled.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of far
Adjective
  • Keep your ride clean Over the life of owning a car, especially in colder areas, salt and road grime can dull paint and cause rust on the underbody of your vehicles, according to Consumer Reports.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The clinical home ecosystem has become the defining phrase of the 2025 to 2026 wellness spending cycle, as buyers stack cold plunges, red light beds and neurotech into serious at-home recovery setups.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • The market sees diverse approaches from infrastructure, authorization, and security vendors, alongside consolidation through acquisitions and open-source initiatives.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The Adayar Eco Park, a green lung that hugs an estuary, is nearby and worth a visit for its diverse flora and fauna.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of diverse
Adjective
  • Schmitt brought in an insurance run in the eighth, batting in Arraez with a sharp double to deep left-center.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
  • Fans of Brazil, Colombia and Portugal also were crushed that their teams, expected to make deep runs, crashed out so early.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of deep
Adjective
  • Its bezel-less smart frame handles direct Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast streaming inputs, voice remote navigation commands, and instant private wireless headphone pairing.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
  • As more Florida seniors use wearables like continuous glucose monitors, remote blood pressure monitors, smartwatches and fitness trackers, concern grows about who has access to the data these devices collect.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
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