Definition of farthestnext
as in remotest
most distant from a center for privacy and quiet, we requested a hotel room that was farthest from the elevator

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farthest

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adverb

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Recent Examples of farthest
Adjective
Shortly before entering that orbit, NASA says Orion will travel 57, 287 miles beyond the moon at its farthest point from the lunar surface. Lee Roop | [email protected], al, 23 Nov. 2022 At its farthest point, Orion is expected to reach up to 270,000 miles from Earth. Jacquelyne Germain, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2022
Adverb
The lowest ones, farthest away from the multi-story HQ, are for youth teams. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 28 May 2026 Before the changes, drivers could only get free parking for three hours in the parking lot farthest away from the park’s most popular attractions, lower Inspiration Point. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farthest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farthest
Adjective
  • Overdosing on the drug can cause extreme drowsiness, confusion, impaired coordination, decreased reflexes, respiratory depression, coma and possible death.
    Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In the Rocky Mountains, years of extreme heat and drought have baked the landscape, drying up streams that feed the Colorado River and desiccating pastures where cattle graze.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The result is a budget line that can rival media spend in scale while delivering far less accountability than any CFO would accept in any other part of the business.
    Jason Atkins, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Supporters have argued that classic and collectible cars are generally driven far less than daily-use vehicles and make up a small share of California vehicles.
    Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • My brother looks at the floor, mumbles something, and then shuffles away from the table.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There are several options for dining out in the town, starting with the restaurants and cafes that flank the village green a two-minute walk away.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Farthest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farthest. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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