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
Carl Weisbrod, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
Trump repeatedly emphasized that Americans pay far more for prescription drugs than people in peer nations.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 May 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
But Lewandowski is about to peel away to the far post, opening up space for Torres to run to the near post.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
Klein, Applebaum, Dunkelman: look no further than the Elizabeth Street Garden project.
—Carl Weisbrod, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
Trump repeatedly emphasized that Americans pay far more for prescription drugs than people in peer nations.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 May 2025
Adjective
On the Democratic side, so far state Senator Mallory McMorrow has announced a run.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
But Lewandowski is about to peel away to the far post, opening up space for Torres to run to the near post.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
Adverb
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The latest trailer was released on May 14, and it's packed with heroic vibes, jaw-dropping visuals, and what looks like a very annoyed protagonist.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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Artwork can always be colorful, even in a very neutral room.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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What to keep, what to kill The next CEO should come to office willing to immediately eliminate badges like Chrysler, Maserati, Lancia and DS ― and take a long, hard look at Dodge and Alfa Romeo’s justifications for survival.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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O’Neil lets the shot go on for an uncomfortably long time, his sobs audible and LaBeouf silently choking up onscreen.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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There is no better experience than spending the day at your favorite team's stadium or even hitting the road to watch the squad play in one of the many iconic away stadiums across the league.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off in the first half for an elbow on defender Sven Botman, but the tactical shift which followed gave the away team a foothold in the match.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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No league in the United States is more popular than the National Football League, making the schedule release an extremely exciting day for the sports world.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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The economic sanctions cut off Syria from the global financial system and has made economic recovery extremely challenging after 14 years of grinding war.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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For years, the immigration control agencies have been hampered by a lengthy hiring process, high attrition rates and difficulties in attracting qualified candidates.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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What makes this glistening look work are the beading details throughout the lengthy overcoat and trousers.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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But according to recent discoveries made at volcanoes in Hawai’i, trace amounts of some of those coveted metals are seeping up from the planet’s deepest reaches.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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That number is not terribly surprising, given that the La Mesa medical facility treated the 10th-most acute strokes in the state and handled the largest volume in San Diego County in 2023, according to state data.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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The wine list is strikingly good and (also strikingly) not terribly expensive.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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Dan, who secured 20.89% in the first round, was a distant second.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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Its Dragonfly mission will launch in July 2028 atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and reach the distant moon in 2034.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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