FAR AND WIDE Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

far and wide

adverb

Definition of far and wide

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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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

nowhere

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Recent Examples of far and wide Many Kansas Citians enjoyed the festivities, but the Dutch impact here has stretched far and wide. — Latif Love june 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 Advertisement The economic fallout has been felt far and wide. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 19 June 2026 Contributing Travel Editor Andrew Sessa spins the globe — and trots around it, too — to bring CNT the latest and greatest news and notes from destinations far and wide. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 The saxophonist is a musical shapeshifter who lends his talents far and wide, but his dreamiest, most conventionally melodic music usually arises from his long-running collaboration with vocalist Nicholas Krgovich. — Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for far and wide

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Adverb

Talbots also has plenty of double-duty pieces, including these poplin ankle pants and a jersey maxi dress that can take you from your desk to dinner and everywhere in between.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Online platforms have made gambling available virtually everywhere and around the clock.

— Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 10 July 2026

Definition of everywhere

Adverb

The phenomenon occurs when there is unstable air created by high and low-pressure systems coming together, and moisture forms high above the ground while the air near the ground remains dry.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
One feels exposed, out in the elements, seeking shade from shapes that appear like altars or overlooking winding paths that veer high and low.

— Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026

Definition of high and low

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