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
In this context, the changes to performance reviews could have far-reaching repercussions.
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Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
The spa deserves a mention, as does Frank’s Bar, where cocktails are shaken to a backdrop of paintings by Victorian botanical artist, Marianne North, and velveteen bar stools overlook far-reaching views across the land.
—Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Here’s what to expect from Thursday night’s far-reaching event.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The reaction was immediate and far-reaching.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
The spa deserves a mention, as does Frank’s Bar, where cocktails are shaken to a backdrop of paintings by Victorian botanical artist, Marianne North, and velveteen bar stools overlook far-reaching views across the land.
—Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Here’s what to expect from Thursday night’s far-reaching event.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The reaction was immediate and far-reaching.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for far-reaching
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-reaching
Adjective
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Wood received extensive rehabilitation but died a year after the shooting.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Since then, teams have pushed the vehicle through extensive autonomy testing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The investment is part of the college’s broader mission to support student success and inclusion.—
Santa Ana College,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Every officer and crew member who passed us during our five-day sailing offered a broad smile and greeting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That particular corner was filled with pink shirts and defeated faces, and Salloi stood in front of them, fingers in the corners of his mouth, drawing his smile wide like the Joker.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, an event that will draw an even larger economic influx with a wider international crowd over a longer period of time.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The balcony rooms offer stunning, sweeping views of the red roofed city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Trump has imposed sweeping sanctions that not only uphold fuel embargoes but also implement tariffs against foreign governments supplying oil to the island.—
Maydeen Merino,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Gas fireplaces turn on with a flip of a switch and deep Italian marble tubs are easily large enough for two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the Airlines for American trade group, the military and the major general aviation groups that represent business jets and small plane owners backed a competing and more comprehensive House bill that was just introduced last week.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Drawing on hundreds of interviews, focus groups, expert consultations, and a review of more than 400 studies, the report represents one of the most comprehensive assessments to date of how generative AI is reshaping students’ learning.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With 1,830 staterooms, a dozen dining options, 10 hot tubs, and an expansive gym, this is a big ship that feels like it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Located on the western side of the Tetons, accessed via Idaho, Grand Targhee delivers consistent snowfall and expansive open terrain without the price tiering of nearby Jackson Hole.—
Caroline Tell,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-reaching. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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