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
For the rest of the century, the front line was just as likely a far-off mine as an actual battlefield.
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Thomas Robertson, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
But today there’s something refreshingly unusual about electronic music so unabashedly idealistic, something that declines to submit to reality and instead goes searching for some far-off nirvana, finding connections to other dreamers on the way.
—Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
There are paintings and sculptures and intricate masks from far-off lands; laboratory and astronomical equipment; second-hand furniture and mirrors; clothing (perfect for early Halloween shopping) and… well, the list goes on and on, covering nine departments and 90,000-plus square feet of shopping.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Heading to a far-off destination that's tricky to navigate can be stressful for first-time solo travelers.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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Thomas Robertson, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
But today there’s something refreshingly unusual about electronic music so unabashedly idealistic, something that declines to submit to reality and instead goes searching for some far-off nirvana, finding connections to other dreamers on the way.
—Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
There are paintings and sculptures and intricate masks from far-off lands; laboratory and astronomical equipment; second-hand furniture and mirrors; clothing (perfect for early Halloween shopping) and… well, the list goes on and on, covering nine departments and 90,000-plus square feet of shopping.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Heading to a far-off destination that's tricky to navigate can be stressful for first-time solo travelers.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-off
Adjective
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But there will be extra motivation upon his return to Tottenham, and the hope in the away end that perhaps a strong showing could propel his Palace career forward.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Galaxy’s away goal in the first leg gave them the tiebreaker heading into Wednesday’s second leg.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hare adds that this strategy will help eliminate the distant feeling that can exist in larger spaces or within more formal layouts.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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On the other hand, their far more inefficient electrochemical distant cousin, the human body, generates enough heat to boil over 100 cups of tea daily and is literally just chillin'.—
Etiido Uko
March 04,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For the past week, Israel has unleashed a furious assault across Lebanon, targeting the militant group Hezbollah from Tripoli in the far north to the villages along the country’s southern border.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The measure appears to be the first of its kind but raises complicated questions about how far government should go in dictating how certain events are taught.—
Gregory S. Schneider,
Washington Post,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Working in batches, drop batter into hot oil using tablespoon or a cookie scoop, and fry, turning as needed until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Known for its extremely rough waters and rocky coastline, this remote section of the Namibian coast is not meant for sunbathers or scuba divers.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some of the polling stations are high up in remote mountain villages, which are accessible only by days of hiking, leading authorities to arrange the transport of ballot boxes by helicopter to counting centers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The removed officers include two under the Central Military Commission, the military's highest body, as well as others from the army, the navy, the air force and the rocket force.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Manscaped’s ‘Hair Ballad’ Several ads trafficked in revulsion as an attention-getter, none more so than this one for a body shaver featuring various clumps of removed body hair singing with their little hairy mouths.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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