FEW AND FAR BETWEEN Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

few and far between

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Definition of few and far between

as in occasional

not often occurring or repeated Major snow storms are few and far between in this region.

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Recent Examples of few and far between The other special effects, like the spurts of air that shoot out of the headrests or the smells that waft throughout the theater, were few and far between during this screening. — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Texans running backs Woody Marks and David Montgomery mostly found their success on stretch runs, but even those were relatively few and far between. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 Hero narratives are few and far between among leaders in Washington. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 These white cliff climbers can be hunted in several Western states, but tags are few and far between. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for few and far between

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“Few and far between.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/few%20and%20far%20between. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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