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
Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Sociological research consistently finds that mothers, far more than fathers, do this interior work of parenting.
—Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
There is also a planned airport at Dhidhdhoo in the far north, which would make some of the country’s most remote atolls easier to reach.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Adverb
As overtaking is next to impossible in Monaco given the extremely tight nature of the circuit, Antonelli has a golden opportunity to translate his pole into a fifth consecutive grand prix victory and further stretch his lead in the World Championship.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Sociological research consistently finds that mothers, far more than fathers, do this interior work of parenting.
—Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Adjective
Growth in Jackson County’s southern, eastern cities Smaller cities in the far east portion of the county saw steady growth over the last five years, according to the census report.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
There is also a planned airport at Dhidhdhoo in the far north, which would make some of the country’s most remote atolls easier to reach.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
Adverb
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When Gary Vernon began riding mountain bikes in Arkansas almost 40 years ago, there was very little infrastructure intended for riders without deep experience—or a devil-may-care attitude.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But that, believe it or not, isn't very big for here.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The Midwestern supper club ritual hasn’t changed, bringing guests together for long, unhurried evenings of dining and entertaining.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Yet about half of men now live into their 80s, and those who are wealthier and better-educated tend to live the longest said Steven Austad, a professor at The University of Alabama at Birmingham who is an expert on aging.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The post, liked by 8 million users, drew thousands of comments, mostly from furious Knicks fans who couldn’t believe that the furry red Muppet didn’t fully endorse his hometown team for its away game.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Therefore they were set to play in their away colors — solid blue — for the second game running, having done so for a 1–0 second-round win over neighbor Uruguay.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Canfield, as proven by her work in Stereophonic, is extremely able at playing a character with a pristine, almost porcelain surface and roiling depths.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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This has been extremely traumatic for both of us, especially Ashley.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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California election officials have long defended the state’s timeline, noting that extensive verification procedures, widespread vote-by-mail participation, and laws allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to arrive later all contribute to a lengthier counting process.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
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The bill was submitted to Congress a day after veteran naval officer Frank Garcia was sworn in as assistant secretary of state for African affairs, ending a lengthy vacancy atop the Africa bureau.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s a pity, because with further refinement, Girl, Interrupted could go deeper.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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But, of course, the spotlight is on deep discounts and a focus on the marketplace’s Brand+ channel where shoppers can find trusted, global brands (with official product authentication).—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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To be candid, our process was not terribly dramatic—there were no big fights, no couples counseling—other than the drama of racing to complete the project (or, at least, most of it) before the kids were born.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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While there are plenty of moments of necessary humor in the story, with Marquis flexing her knack for comic timing, other moments are terribly uncomfortable to grasp.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The distant rumble of the Central line is a reminder that the real world lurks outside this cosseted haven.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Mom got in some distant cousin’s car within twenty minutes of arriving, which wasn’t surprising.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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