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
Beyond its ability to sustain life, the Hotan's sediments once contained nephrite jade in both white and green varieties, making the region a key stop along the historic Silk Road, where traders once exchanged jade, silk and stories of far-off lands.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Construction robots are no longer a far-off idea.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
For today's workforce though, those days seem like a far-off dream.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
There’s a group of companies now pursuing the commercialization of fusion within a decade—not some far-off timeline.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Construction robots are no longer a far-off idea.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
For today's workforce though, those days seem like a far-off dream.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
There’s a group of companies now pursuing the commercialization of fusion within a decade—not some far-off timeline.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for far-off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-off
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As could be heard in the far-off chants of his name from the away end at the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere in St James’ Park, the Leeds die-hards are relishing this cinematic pivot from Aaronson.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last year, proceeds from the camp covered the cost of new home and away uniforms for varsity players.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The recognition also reflects a shift at CES 2026, where many robotics companies emphasized real-world deployment timelines instead of distant promises.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ole Miss likely had the rooting interest of many in America, and not only because the Rebels’ modest history in the sport boasted only one recognized national championship, and that one in distant 1960.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The tall high-rise buildings not demolished in Gaza City are seen in the far distance.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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The transit tax earned some of its biggest gains from the central city and NoDa area, which has access to an active line, and one precinct on the far north end of the county around Davidson, which is anticipating access to a line.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This design helps the sensor capture bright highlights and deep shadows in the same frame.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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This could be easily written off as the financial mismanagement of youth, but taken as a whole, Gen Z’s outlook on the economy is at once a rejection of conventional wisdom and a deep, almost subconscious absorption of the commodification of everything.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin personally led the firing of a Piranha torpedo from an autonomous submarine, monitored by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto via remote communication from Jakarta.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Workers often toil high above remote landscapes.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The removed files reportedly also show various works of art, including those containing nudity.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
21 Dec. 2025
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An edited version added her name and removed references to other relatives.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Far-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-off. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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