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
The magnesium salt flakes loosen up tight shoulders and soothe tired feet, as lavender and clary sage oil turn the day's stresses into far-off, distant memories.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
This ironically makes far-off Central Asia, traditionally not high on the list of American foreign policy priorities despite its geopolitical importance, one of the most promising destinations for American tech investment in the next 5-10 years.
—Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Its high-response linear actuator (HLA) focus motor snaps between near and far-off subjects in an instant, even with the a7R IV's autofocus system, which isn't as speedy as more recent Sony and L-mount cameras.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
What used to seem like a far-off dream is a reality now for Shaw.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
This ironically makes far-off Central Asia, traditionally not high on the list of American foreign policy priorities despite its geopolitical importance, one of the most promising destinations for American tech investment in the next 5-10 years.
—Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Its high-response linear actuator (HLA) focus motor snaps between near and far-off subjects in an instant, even with the a7R IV's autofocus system, which isn't as speedy as more recent Sony and L-mount cameras.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
What used to seem like a far-off dream is a reality now for Shaw.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-off
Adjective
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In contrast, the US players were less accessible and by the time the competition started, many fans were rooting for the away team.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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The deal also includes eight club-level season tickets, field passes for home games and four seats on the team charter for away games.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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New James Webb Space Telescope observations have shed light on a distant world with no sun.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Over the centuries, Muslim traders built mosques and schools in sedate Tamale, which was more inland and distant from the direct links of the transatlantic slave and colonial trade.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Generally, Antifa describes those in opposition to fascism and far-right neo-Nazi ideologies, tracing their roots to 20th-century resistance movements in Europe.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, parts of the far East Valley picked up little more than sprinkles, with some gauges showing less than a tenth of an inch.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The crash left a deep impact on the agency, not just for the injured but for the OCFA crews who responded to the scene to help their own.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Group dynamics may trigger deep emotional wounds when the Sagittarius moon activates Venus.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Adventurous travelers may be drawn to activities like snorkeling in the Seychelles; or visiting a remote community in the Darién Jungle between Panama and Colombia.—
Mary Curry,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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That figure has doubled since 2019 and is now at its highest-ever level, largely a function of declining office values tied to remote work trends that have persisted since the COVID pandemic.—
Mercury News Editorial,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Always a devoted and charismatic husband and fun-loving dad, Bruce, 70, was becoming uncharacteristically removed and experiencing language issues, including the return of a childhood stutter.—
Elizabeth Leonard,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the stay is warranted by the Supreme Court's decisions to stay injunctions ordering the reinstatement of removed officers.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Far-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-off. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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