faraway

adjective

ˈfär-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce faraway (audio)
Definition of farawaynext
as in away
not close in time or space growing up in a seaport instilled in the youth a restless desire to travel to faraway places

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Recent Examples of faraway Film promotion isn’t for the weak—a press tour requires long, grueling days (often in faraway cities), endless obligations, and, as a result, innumerable outfit changes. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 Stelvio always merely shook his head, a faraway look on his face. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026 The bus is both faraway and unreliable, and the bike ride is harrowing. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 Their lenses are great for wide-angle shots but not so good for capturing close-up detail from faraway. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for faraway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faraway
  1. away
  2. distant
  3. far
  4. deep
  5. removed
  6. remote
Adjective
  • Nevertheless, the away terrace remains open to the elements, which in the depths of winter can be a problem.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • No away team had won in the previous 14 meetings between the clubs across all competitions.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of away
Adjective
  • Your destination might have clear skies and calm water, but a distant storm can still disrupt your travel plans.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Republican primary is a noisy but ultimately uneventful fight to finish a distant second.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of distant
Adjective
  • The Alexander Stadium holds 23,000 for these championships, boosted by a temporary top tier erected on the Hudson-Smith stand, which follows the far-side bend.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The earthquake is one of the first major challenges for Colombia’s new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office only last week and has promised to strike hard at criminal groups and leftist militants in Colombia.
    — Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of far
Adjective
  • Many of his supporters harbor deep frustration and anger at the American for-profit healthcare system.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Not to be cheated in front of the largest assembly of Hall of Famers since the 2008 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, Schwarber flew out twice to deep center field.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of deep
Adjective
  • When leadership becomes more removed, interpretation begins to replace reinforcement.
    — Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Chipotle, Qudoba pull jalapeños amid salmonella outbreak Restaurant chain Qdoba and Chipotle in removed jalapeños from all locations amid a salmonella outbreak that has affected at least 27 states, according to health officials.
    — Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of removed
Adjective
  • Mbaginta’o came from the Anga people, then known as the Kukukuku, who lived in a more remote region than the Fore, surrounded by uninhabited forest and steep mountains.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Construction in the remote canyon presented difficulties, including limited working space, persistent humidity and fog, and the need for regular checks of the steel structure.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of remote

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