far-flung

adjective

ˈfär-ˈfləŋ How to pronounce far-flung (audio)
Definition of far-flungnext
1
as in extensive
having considerable extent it could once be said that the sun never set on the far-flung British Empire

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2
as in away
not close in time or space traveled to far-flung towns that had not seen a doctor in years

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Recent Examples of far-flung The hardest thing about the process, and the most interesting, was how far-flung his career has been, with chapters in Kyiv, Moscow, Winnipeg, Copenhagen, New York City, and elsewhere. — Lauren Kane, The New York Review of Books, 7 Mar. 2026 Going after Stake can be challenging—its corporate structure is multifaceted and far-flung. — Cecilia D'anastasio, Bloomberg, 27 Feb. 2026 Thanks to a long winter season, the urge to travel to a warm and far-flung destination is tantalizing. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026 As vast as its market size may be, the industry is severely fragmented and geographically far-flung, which makes the product difficult to scale. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far-flung
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-flung
  1. extensive
  2. away
  3. broad
  4. distant
  5. wide
  6. far
  7. sweeping
  8. deep
Adjective
  • Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are seeking extensive financial damages plus changes to how the company operates Facebook and Instagram.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Its analysis points to the extensive redesign work required to accommodate steam catapults, including their machinery, piping, water requirements and integration with the carrier’s existing electrical and internal systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • Nevertheless, the away terrace remains open to the elements, which in the depths of winter can be a problem.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • No away team had won in the previous 14 meetings between the clubs across all competitions.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of away
Adjective
  • Together, the setbacks also highlight a broader challenge for Taiwan, which is developing a layered defense system while drone technology evolves faster than traditional military procurement programmes can adapt.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The ruling follows a broader shift toward rethinking the purpose of cash bail, mirroring larger criminal justice reforms in the state over the past decade or more.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of broad
Adjective
  • Your destination might have clear skies and calm water, but a distant storm can still disrupt your travel plans.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Republican primary is a noisy but ultimately uneventful fight to finish a distant second.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of distant
Adjective
  • The next phase will include examining more types and grades of iron ore, since the Iron Range contains a wide variety of resources.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That sentiment inspires Sony Vizha – a celebration of Tamil culture, deeply rooted in emotion and imagined for a wider world.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of wide
Adjective
  • The Alexander Stadium holds 23,000 for these championships, boosted by a temporary top tier erected on the Hudson-Smith stand, which follows the far-side bend.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The earthquake is one of the first major challenges for Colombia’s new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office only last week and has promised to strike hard at criminal groups and leftist militants in Colombia.
    — Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of far
Adjective
  • Joshua trees dot the property, and sweeping mountain views stretch across the horizon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Related Articles The images show whole walls collapsed, leaving its interior with sweeping views of the city.
    — Kim Córdova, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweeping
Adjective
  • Many of his supporters harbor deep frustration and anger at the American for-profit healthcare system.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Not to be cheated in front of the largest assembly of Hall of Famers since the 2008 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, Schwarber flew out twice to deep center field.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of deep

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“Far-flung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-flung. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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