OVERSEAS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

overseas

adjective

Definition of overseas

as in international

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Recent Examples of overseas During the following years that marked his rise to media stardom, Jamal emerged a national media figure representing the Somali position on a wide range of topics, including overseas piracy and the representation of Somalis in mass media. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026 Since joining the private equity giant, Kurt Geiger increased its overseas presence. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 During the 2015 season, there were three overseas games, all in London. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2026 Bermuda is a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic, about 650 miles from North Carolina. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overseas

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Adjective

Expectations around workload and external factors, including international conflicts and crises, are contributing to these heightened anxieties.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
The SoHo store is expected to appeal more to a downtown, international and fashion-forward shopper.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of international

Adjective

Census data show a large majority of the city’s population is foreign-born, with Venezuelans making up a substantial portion of Doral residents.

— Ivan Taylor, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Census data show a large majority of the city's population is foreign-born, while Venezuelans make up a substantial portion of its residents.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of foreign-born

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Sense of place is established with photographs of Palma, an exotic green-tile basement pool and hammam, and Tannur restaurant, which serves up hearty Mallorcan food.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The muscle car collection As part of his plea agreement, Iley agreed to forfeit more than 90 exotic and collector vehicles bought with money from the scheme.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of exotic

Adjective

As the men draw closer to the peak, the likelihood of reaching it actually grows more distant.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Henry’s horrified too, but my guy’s also confused because instead of really feeling for what her husband has been through, Julia is cold and distant.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

While gaining a seat in Texas has long been a far-off dream for Democrats, Paxton’s controversies have dogged him during the race.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Cazares’ far-off next court date, not until 2028, is not atypical, Meinecke said, given the backlog of cases in the fallout of the blitz.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of far-off

Adjective

Centered on the town of Bawiti, this remote depression in Egypt’s Western Desert is surrounded by barren hills, date palms, hot springs and sweeping desert landscapes.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026
The final, most remote destination in my journey is Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, a secluded, off-grid glamping outpost accessible only by floatplane or boat.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of remote

Adjective

Many winemakers in Bolgheri and throughout Tuscany use nonindigenous grapes such as Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon either alone or in a blend.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Much of Washington Heights is old farmland The area's earliest nonindigenous civilization in the Washington Heights area began in 1835.

— Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2024

Definition of nonindigenous

Adjective

Rural demand is key for major multinational companies in India such as Hindustan Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive India, Nestle India, and the automakers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motors, per market data based on annual reports and earnings calls.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
The exercise is designed not simply to test individual units, but to examine how ships, aircraft, submarines, commandos and specialist forces can operate as a coordinated multinational force.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

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