Synonyms of far-reaching

far-reaching

adjective

ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ 

as in extensive

having considerable extent

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extensive
• broad
• wide
• sweeping
• deep
• comprehensive
• expansive
• widespread
• extended
• wide-ranging
• general
• far-flung
• rangy
• global
• inclusive
• infinite
• endless
• limitless
• unlimited
• boundless
• spacious
• commodious
• capacious
• roomy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• narrow
• limited
• restricted
• circumscribed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of far-reaching

The oceans are warming at an alarming pace, bringing far-reaching consequences for which the world is unprepared, according to a report by more than 100 international scientists. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

The complex structure on the sphere has had far-reaching uses, such as connecting complicated, ugly equations that live on its surface to simple, polynomial equations. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026

The Davidson Town Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to support restoring the funding agreement for the Interstate 77 South toll lane project despite officials’ concern that coercive tactics by the state could have far-reaching consequences. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026

Without the means to offset another significant loss of supply, the latest escalation of the war—and any further escalation to come—risks producing an energy crisis with far-reaching consequences. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026