as in very
to a great degree
the solid advice that if you can't say something good about a person, it is far better to say nothing at all
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as in long
lasting for a considerable time
the primitive rafts that ancient peoples built for their far journeys across the wide expanses of Oceania
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as in away
not close in time or space
the dream of someday sending manned spacecraft to explore the far reaches of our solar system
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Recent Examples of far
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
That promise, Plaza merchants and area residents say, so far is being kept.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
This gives astronomers a good indication of how far signals have travelled.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 June 2025
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Adverb
But trust me, the regret of not acting is far worse.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
That promise, Plaza merchants and area residents say, so far is being kept.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
Adjective
Japan will begin building bomb shelters next year on its remote islands closest to Taiwan amid fears that its far western territory could become a legitimate target for Chinese missiles if China and the United States go to war.
—John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
This gives astronomers a good indication of how far signals have travelled.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
Adverb
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He’s been a huge part of us being in contention and he’s pitched very, very well.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The robes at Forestis are a very on-brand forest green and have hoods.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Bishop Rodney McIntosh, a close friend of the McKellar family, told Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV that Evan McKellar has a long road to recovery ahead.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 July 2025
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Players such as CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott took a little longer to lock in than previously anticipated.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The Bananas play their home games and most of their away games against the Party Animals, similar to the relationship between the Harlem Globetrotters and the Washington Generals.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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There’s often something quite nice about home and away kits that mirror each other, the same design but with the colours reversed.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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Since its inception, one of the big selling points of the Chromatic has been its extremely durable sapphire display, and interestingly enough, this restock arrives with an additional, cheaper screen option: Gorilla Glass.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Moreover, the 33 year old state Assemblyman was carried to victory by an extremely diverse coalition, winning Asian voters (+15), Hispanic voters (+6), and White voters (+5) according to an analysis by the New York Times.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Nearly 1,400 books, consisting of 1,155 unique titles, were either fully removed from school libraries or heavily age-restricted, as found through a lengthy investigation by The Tennessean.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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His lengthy rule in a country with a median age of 19 is often cited in debates about the disparity between the continent’s youthful population and its elderly leaders.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Tequila has long been celebrated for its deep Mexican heritage and craftsmanship, but Black entrepreneurs, mixologists, and investors are now making their mark on the industry.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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This slender lip balm-stick hybrid took over the internet for its deep berry hue and sheer, high-shine finish.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Unfortunately, this new perspective on my correspondence is not terribly illuminating.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025
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But Metropolis in those days wasn’t terribly violent.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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For mid-century home buyers, the costs of our suburban revolution were distant.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 2025
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Since his 1938 debut in Action Comics No. 1, one home for Superman has been America, even though he was born on a distant planet.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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