1
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
Then, across the basin and about 200 yards distant, a deer trotted out of the thicket and started up the ridge.
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Chester Chatfield, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2025
And when a distant storm is creating waves that are six or 10 feet tall, people typically know to stay out of the ocean.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2025
And with their echo for an instant echoes of the first poetry in our lives come back like
music that fades into the distant night.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
The future of regenerative medicine, once hypothetical and distant, now approaches with real hope for curing—not simply managing—a host of devastating chronic conditions.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Chester Chatfield, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2025
And when a distant storm is creating waves that are six or 10 feet tall, people typically know to stay out of the ocean.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2025
And with their echo for an instant echoes of the first poetry in our lives come back like
music that fades into the distant night.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
The future of regenerative medicine, once hypothetical and distant, now approaches with real hope for curing—not simply managing—a host of devastating chronic conditions.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
Adjective
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His first exposure to the sport’s elite was via VHS tapes played by his teams’ coaches on bus trips to away games, often recordings of matches from past World Cups.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Significant variation results from the away games the athletes play.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In one image, a firefighter assisted the man out of the tube as colleagues held aside the detached pieces.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Recently remodeled, the property offers a two-story main house plus a guest suite atop the detached garage, for a combined total of four bedrooms and four baths in roughly 2,800 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There are always lively debates, with a great mix of perspectives from different parts of the world, and a nice cozy feel, coming right before the holidays.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Criminals can launch websites and online stores, close them quickly, and open new ones on different platforms.—
Margaret Buranen,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That could change in the next few days as the storm tracks west, toward a section of the ocean with far warmer waters and more moist air — key ingredients to power up a storm.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Two people were injured in a shooting Sunday morning on Aurora’s far East Side, according to the Aurora Police Department.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Coco Cold Brew tops coconut water over ice with cold brew foam.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The former includes espresso, americano, cappucino, latte, chaga mocha, cold brew and drip coffee.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Having such a diverse array of colleges, universities and ongoing education that brings people into this city and invests in their growth.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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With a passion for the food industry, the restaurant sets itself apart from traditional Chinese eateries by offering a diverse menu that includes exotic Asian dishes, Southern-American favorites, and Cajun seafood.—
Jayla Webb
August 18,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But this may be FIU’s deepest position with players such as Antonio Patterson, Shamir Sterlin, Sadonnie Gay and Jessiah McGrew pushing for playing time.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
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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Realizing this opportunity, tech companies are bringing out new products to close the gap between in-person and remote work.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
15 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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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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