REMOTE Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

remote

adjective

ri-ˈmōt

Definition of remote

as in small

small in degree there's a remote chance that it'll rain today, so I brought an umbrella

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as in distant

having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others his grandfather had been a somewhat remote figure, at least until they got to spend a summer together

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as in secluded

screened or sequestered from view a remote cottage on the far side of the mountain

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as in away

not close in time or space a permanent base on Mars is likely to happen only in the remote future

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Recent Examples of remote Other applications include supporting emergency operations like search and rescue, and extending connectivity for worksites, fleets and supply chains that are remote or harder for terrestrial networks to reach. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 27 July 2026 Some beekeepers use barges to get their hives into these remote river regions framed by ancient cypress, where alligators and turtles lurk below dark tannic water. — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 26 July 2026 An 83-year-old hiker who vanished in a remote stretch of Grand Canyon National Park after separating from his companion was found alive after an intense all-night search across rugged burn-scarred terrain, officials said Thursday. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 The deaths occurred in a remote area of the Mineral Bottom canyon outside of Moab, the Grand County Sheriff's Office announced last month. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for remote

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote

Adjective

They were first popularized in Georgian England as small tokens of affection, infatuation or mourning, and examples are scattered across major museums such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Potential monetary policy task force recommendations may involve less transparent communication, a smaller balance sheet with stability risks, and inflation metrics that produce a lower reading.

— David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of small

Adjective

Think a helicopter ride to Antiparos, private boat trips to secluded beaches around the island, wine tastings at local vineyards, and visits to marble workshops.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
The narrative chronicles the desperate struggle for survival in a secluded harbor town after residents discover a mysterious alien entity on their outskirts.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026

Definition of secluded

Adjective

Ruaridh Aldington joins season two of Starfleet Academy as a series regular playing Keats, a young alien our cadets encounter on an away mission who possesses a mysterious backstory.

— Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
City’s new away kit will also be launched in Hong Kong later this week.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of away

Adjective

As a state with an off-year major state election cycle, Virginia’s 2026 elections have been heavily dominated by congressional races.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
To answer your question, there was a time many decades ago when club teams versus national teams was a common off-season exhibition match.

— Torrey Hart, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of off

Adjective

Kate Middleton spent most of her early life in a 4-bedroom, semi-detached cottage in Bradfield, Berkshire.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 30 July 2026
New homes are less likely to compete on price with existing homes in dense urban markets like New York City, where scarce land means new construction is dominated by condominium projects rather than detached homes.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

Its urban garden, Little Siberia, is a hidden gem and not to be missed, with an amazing view of CopenHill.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The three separate incidents occurred when Anthropic was evaluating the capabilities of the three models using a fictional scenario to retrieve hidden information from a different machine on a network.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of hidden

Adjective

The pair ended practice with a touchdown off a deep toss from Young to McMillan with Jackson, again, in coverage.

— Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
In an era dominated by physical defenders, Baresi distinguished himself through his reading of the game, redefining the sweeper role by combining defensive authority with the ability to launch attacks from deep.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026