far and wide

adverb

Definition of far and widenext
as in everywhere
in every place or in all places we searched far and wide for a surgeon who could perform that delicate operation

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Recent Examples of far and wide The spa Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy the hotel’s award-winning spa, offering Natura Bissé treatments and products. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 Follow flying birds to find water While some aquatic birds rarely leave the water’s edge, others roam far and wide for food. — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026 People come from far and wide for the mountain views and outdoor adventures, and one of the best ways to support the community in the wake of Helene is to plan a trip. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 Workers from far and wide Some state workers travelled from across the state to attend Wednesday’s demonstration. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for far and wide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far and wide
  1. everywhere
  2. high and low
Adverb
  • Surrounded by flowers and nature with butterflies flying everywhere.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • With more than 350 clients, Ghost Town is now everywhere and their customers rave about their work to move encampments that once held them hostage.
    — Laurie Perez, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of everywhere
Adverb
  • There’s little to no distortion at maximum volume, and the audio is very balanced across both high and low frequencies.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 20 July 2026
  • Culture was being democratized and flattened by the internet, where high and low culture existed in exactly the same space.
    — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026
Definition of high and low

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“Far and wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far%20and%20wide. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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