as in away
not close in time or space
many a young person has joined the military with the hope of traveling to far-off places the impossibility of predicting what life will be like in the far-off future
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Recent Examples of far-off
Today, most people are either paying rent or buying down hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest with the far-off possibility of outright ownership.
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Roger Valdez, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
While this may seem a far-off dream, the company has already achieved many of its other goals.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
While venturing out into far-off territories brings a sense of adventure, on a more personal level, these trips provide me with more than just the thrill of the unknown.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
This changes how many individuals view celebrities, changing them from far-off and isolated people, into someone viewed almost as a close friend.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Roger Valdez, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
While this may seem a far-off dream, the company has already achieved many of its other goals.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
While venturing out into far-off territories brings a sense of adventure, on a more personal level, these trips provide me with more than just the thrill of the unknown.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
This changes how many individuals view celebrities, changing them from far-off and isolated people, into someone viewed almost as a close friend.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-off
Adjective
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An away victory would have doomed Peru completely but now the race to qualify, for that play-off spot at least, is back on.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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He’s been named in the Republic of Ireland’s squad for their two-leg Nations League promotion/relegation play-off against Bulgaria, with the away game today (Thursday) and the decider in Dublin on Sunday.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And while observatories in space and on the ground can give some clues about exoplanets, stars themselves are crucial to understanding these distant worlds.—
Elizabeth Landau,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 Mar. 2025
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And someday, our current limitations will also become remnants of distant tournament history.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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China’s far distance ahead of the U.S. in shipbuilding capabilities along with the countries’ rocky trade relationship have provided the driving subtext throughout the probe, which was spurred on by a petition from five labor unions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2025
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The dog led them to a mudroom in the far end of the home, next to the kitchen.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Staying true to the community that shaped your brand’s identity can be the key to deeper customer loyalty and differentiating your business from competitors.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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Personalization allows retailers to build deeper connections by making every interaction feel relevant and engaging.—
WWD,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Australian Survivor involves outwitting, outplaying, and outlasting all of the other contestants through mental and physical challenges that take place on remote islands.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 2025
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Unofficial election results should be available soon after polls close at 2200 GMT Tuesday, but they won’t be certified for weeks as ballot papers make their way to the capital from remote settlements by boat, plane and helicopter.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The familiar atmosphere of a time not so far removed also evokes the false safety of a Bush-era suburban life where real danger is at home.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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Explaining the decision in a press release, the company noted that the removed drinks aren't commonly purchased and can be complex to make or are similar to other drinks on its menu.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Far-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-off. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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