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 Voyager, 1, humanity's most distant spacecraft, is back in contact after briefly losing touch with Earth last month. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026 The painting depicts trees and greenery against a gray and blue backdrop, with what seems to be a distant volcano in the background. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026 But even this is not sufficient for everything, as the starlight is not completely blocked and the hazy pattern that results can still obscure distant planets. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 His wisdom and care are not distant, but continually available to each of us. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 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
  • For away games, fans can make the cocktail at home with the following recipe.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Orlando is winless in its last four away matches, conceding 13 goals.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of away
Adjective
  • Safety regulators said that an exterior panel on the vehicle could become detached while driving, creating a hazardous environment for other vehicles.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Many clutched their pearls at the teen’s indifference, but the clip went viral as younger audiences embraced his detached demeanor.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of detached
Adjective
  • Its ability to clean floors, walls, waterlines and slopes gives it versatility across different cleaning requirements, while the dual filtration system and large debris basket support longer cleaning sessions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • He was considered odd, super-smart with a photographic memory, and yet different.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • Netanyahu’s far-right ally, Itamar Ben Gvir, called on Zini to arrest and investigate the Arab leaders even without the attorney general’s approval.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • House leadership elections ahead Johnson’s decision sets up a potential repeat of the leadership battles that have played out in recent years between the House GOP’s conservative and far-right flanks.
    — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of far
Adjective
  • After starting in the middle of the night, candidates get about four hours of sleep over the next five days and complete tasks like carrying logs, launching boats into crashing waves, lying in cold ocean water and running around 200 miles.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Doing so before the plant is fully dormant can encourage new growth, which will be vulnerable to cold damage when cooler weather arrives.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • Catholics of varying ethnic backgrounds Catholics in California are also ethnically diverse.
    — Krysta Fauria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In the future, reef ecosystems might be less diverse, bright and colorful.
    — Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of diverse
Adjective
  • That gives camper travelers the ability to drive cleanly and quietly through city centers, around campgrounds and down deep forest roads.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In the Soil Grubs and some types of moth larvae may dig in even deeper and overwinter directly in the soil itself.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of deep
Adjective
  • My direct supervisor is 100 percent remote, and the other supervisors are remote at least half the week.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Days later, his body was found in a remote area near Lake Berryessa.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of remote

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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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