as in unlikely
not likely to be true or to occur
an exciting thriller, but one with a far-fetched plot that no sensible person could believe
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Recent Examples of far-fetched
The comparison, at least in the rookie pass rusher’s own words, wouldn’t be that far-fetched.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2025
Because this is 9-1-1, a show grounded in absurdity, nothing about this seems that far-fetched.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Is an estimate of as much as twice the Buckeyes’ figure realistic or far-fetched?
—Sam Khan Jr., New York Times, 1 May 2025
The story sounds far-fetched, like one of the many apocryphal yarns of royal transformation that litter folklore and fairytales.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2025
Because this is 9-1-1, a show grounded in absurdity, nothing about this seems that far-fetched.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Is an estimate of as much as twice the Buckeyes’ figure realistic or far-fetched?
—Sam Khan Jr., New York Times, 1 May 2025
The story sounds far-fetched, like one of the many apocryphal yarns of royal transformation that litter folklore and fairytales.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for far-fetched
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-fetched
unlikely
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Not cut out for heroics, inept ant soldiers Arnie and Barney decide to tackle the problem by themselves, inadvertently becoming the most unlikely of heroes in the process.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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In markets like the U.S. and the U.K., government bonds have historically been considered safe investments, as the governments were considered highly unlikely to default on their debts.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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“Far-fetched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-fetched. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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