FAR-REACHING Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

far-reaching

adjective

ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ

Definition of far-reaching

as in extensive

having considerable extent to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass

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Recent Examples of far-reaching However, many experts say those far-reaching benefits aren’t supported by the science. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 The company still faces other lawsuits that could have far-reaching implications, pressuring other tech companies to design safer social media platforms. — IEEE Spectrum, 14 Sep. 2026 Newsom touted those regulations as the most far-reaching of their kind in the nation. — Reuters, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026 Maines’ technical skill along with his persistence and curiosity helped produce journalism with far-reaching consequences. — Sally Kestin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far-reaching

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Adjective

Avila said the attack left her with severe injuries to her arm and face, extensive scarring, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
In that hands-on evaluation, the reviewer put the Flow 2 through extensive real-world testing across two months in a demanding household environment, covering over 100 cleaning jobs and more than 18,500 square feet of floor space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

Russian media highlighted an even broader collection of technologies, including mass drone deployments, counter-drone systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons and mobile assault units.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Individually, the songs on Beat were largely recognizable in the broader indie rock world—post-rock and shoegaze live alongside torchy trip-hop and pure ambient.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of broad

Adjective

Four of these angles implicitly frame the corners of a square, while a fifth seems to indicate a wider area around it.

— Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The Trasks encounter a wide swath of citizens, haggling with sneaky cheats, exploiting innocent fools, and befriending big-hearted neighbors.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of wide

Adjective

The Ratepayer Protection Act, meant to prevent data centers from raising electricity prices, enjoyed sweeping support in the House from all but three Democrats while all but four of their colleagues in the Senate opposed it.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
The Justice Department’s settlement proposal at the time sought sweeping changes to admissions, protest rules and other campus policies, including a public declaration that UCLA does not recognize transgender people’s gender identities.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweeping

Adjective

To prevent that outcome, Washington needs an equally comprehensive strategy — one that takes America’s biotech ambitions as seriously as China takes its own.

— Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Media support is equally comprehensive, offering apps like Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, and YouTube with 3D/VR enhancements, alongside Xbox Cloud Gaming.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

The Pentagon chief’s expansive needs only heighten some Republicans’ skepticism of his leadership over the US military.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Via Materdei 27/28 The expansive Enzo Coccia, the first pizzaiolo to obtain Michelin recognition and a true pioneer of the modern pizza movement in Naples, has three outlets on the same street in a non-touristy area of Vomero.

— Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026

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