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
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
There are far more teams than in college football, and much smaller rosters, so individual players have an outsized impact on the potential outcome of games.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 9 Nov. 2025
wendy Wisner, Parents, 5 Nov. 2025
On November 4, 1995, an Israeli far-right zealot fatally shot the prime minister at a peace rally in Tel Aviv.
—Dennis Ross, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
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Adverb
The Cannes-premiering film rates higher with critics than audiences so far but is the biggest ever box office for director Lynne Ramsey and an awards-season magnet for star Jennifer Lawrence’s career-defining performance.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
There are far more teams than in college football, and much smaller rosters, so individual players have an outsized impact on the potential outcome of games.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
So far cases have been reported in California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 5 Nov. 2025
On November 4, 1995, an Israeli far-right zealot fatally shot the prime minister at a peace rally in Tel Aviv.
—Dennis Ross, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
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The senior administration official said the transfer would happen quickly because Venezuela’s crude is very heavy, which means it can’t be stored for long.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pipes and sewers can be very dangerous for pets and wildlife and Roto-Rooter, with specialized equipment and personnel, has become a go-to call to save cats, dogs, turtles and more.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani named long-time civil rights advocate Christine Clarke as the commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights during a press conference Wednesday.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Both comments may have been said in jest, but like so much of Jerry’s handling of the Dallas Cowboys, there is a level of strain and fatigue among the fan base unlike any other point in his long tenure of the team.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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As could be heard in the far-off chants of his name from the away end at the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere in St James’ Park, the Leeds die-hards are relishing this cinematic pivot from Aaronson.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last year, proceeds from the camp covered the cost of new home and away uniforms for varsity players.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The first indicator is oftentimes a lack of water flow from faucets when the weather is extremely cold.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Skeeter, 36, serves as the Hornets’ player development coach and is also the primary person who works extremely closely with star guard LaMelo Ball.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bowen Byram made everything happen to set up Alex Tuch's goal, and Jason Zucker scored off his back on a power play in his second game back in the lineup following a lengthy absence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kinnear said the Checkers are still learning to deal with things such as lengthy road trips.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This design helps the sensor capture bright highlights and deep shadows in the same frame.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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This could be easily written off as the financial mismanagement of youth, but taken as a whole, Gen Z’s outlook on the economy is at once a rejection of conventional wisdom and a deep, almost subconscious absorption of the commodification of everything.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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The data center industry does not have a terribly good answer for this, except that their 83° sun-synchronous orbit is much less crowded than equatorial ones, meaning a lower risk of collisions.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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Polls, however, suggest the bill is not terribly popular with voters, which has left Republicans saying the White House must do a better job of selling it.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
31 Dec. 2025
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The recognition also reflects a shift at CES 2026, where many robotics companies emphasized real-world deployment timelines instead of distant promises.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ole Miss likely had the rooting interest of many in America, and not only because the Rebels’ modest history in the sport boasted only one recognized national championship, and that one in distant 1960.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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