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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1
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
Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
Check out the full lineup so far below, with asterisks next to the new additions.
—Pitchfork, 18 Aug. 2025
Asli Pelit, New York Times, 12 July 2025
So far reviews have been positive for the film, which follows Clark Kent’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his adoptive human family in Smallville.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 July 2025
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Adverb
So far this year, 177 people have been shot in the city.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
Check out the full lineup so far below, with asterisks next to the new additions.
—Pitchfork, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The diminutive Argentine ghosted between defenders, leapt high behind 6ft 2in center back Rio Ferdinand and met the ball with a perfect header, looping it past goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar into the far corner of the net.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 12 July 2025
So far reviews have been positive for the film, which follows Clark Kent’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his adoptive human family in Smallville.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
Adverb
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Indeed, the argument is often made by industry that plastics can sequester carbon from fossil fuels for the very long term, unless they are burned.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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That’s the general public, very interested in these disciplines.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Shibumi Shade Wind-powered Beach Canopy The Shibumi Classic Shade, which provides coverage for four to eight people, comes in three simple pieces: a carrying bag, a long, retractable tentpole, and the shade itself.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Aug. 2025
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The folding patio tables and chairs were red, and the long metal benches were blue.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The club reserved 10 tickets for him at every away ground, such was their dedication to following their friend.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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After many past requests, Gamble is joining the away mission!—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Bonus content includes a behind-the-scenes look at the airplane and ocean stunts, deleted footage montage with optional commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie, the challenges of filming the technical and extremely dangerous stunts, and an in-depth discussion with McQuarrie and Cruise.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Nevertheless, a five-time winner losing the season-long race to an opponent who hasn't won a single event is something extremely improbable to see on any other major golf tour.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The work mirrors that which was recently completed on the west side of the crossing and forced a lengthy closing there.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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At 5-foot-10, she can get swallowed up by lengthier defenders and trap situations.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But this may be FIU’s deepest position with players such as Antonio Patterson, Shamir Sterlin, Sadonnie Gay and Jessiah McGrew pushing for playing time.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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There's something nice about having a deep repertoire of your own music that means something to your audience.—
Ed Masley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Plus, those businesses rely on a strong supply chain, which has been terribly disrupted by tariffs in recent months.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Despite his status as a pop culture icon for close to 50 years now, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic has claimed he’s not terribly bothered about being overlooked by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And with their echo for an instant echoes of the first poetry in our lives come back like music that fades into the distant night.—
Gregory Jusdanis,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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The future of regenerative medicine, once hypothetical and distant, now approaches with real hope for curing—not simply managing—a host of devastating chronic conditions.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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