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 That could reduce the amount of ground equipment needed at remote sites. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 Now the restaurant is one of the places where Ortega carries on with life without Burciaga, who went back to his parents’ remote hometown in the mountains of Durango. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Óscar worried about his dad, whose trees grew on a remote stretch several miles outside of town. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 It’s set on a remote farm nestled high in the Rocky Mountains in the early 1950s, and the images — of jutting peaks and plunging valleys, of endless stretches of pine, of the craggy frosted grandeur of it all — are vivid enough to carry you away. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remote

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote

Adjective

Then handle the smaller responsibilities competing for your attention.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
Its compact permanent magnet motor enables a smaller pod diameter, reducing hydrodynamic drag while maintaining high propulsion performance.

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

Definition of small

Adjective

Growing up in nearby Long Island, where my parents moved partially due to fear of what would happen next, the attacks felt like a distant but ever-present part of my life.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
This week is a great time to find it because Neptune soon reaches opposition within Pisces, making the distant planet brighter than at any other time this year.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

Guests can take a shuttle down to its private beach club, a rocky suntrap with a separate pool, secluded sun loungers, and staircases that drip down the rock face into the sea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
This has made the spot a destination for locals searching for a secluded spot to have a bonfire with a view.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of secluded

Adjective

The combination of red and purple, in particular, has already won over celebrities, whoa re adding a pop of color to their off-duty looks.

— Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
There was no off-season film to support Callahan’s intuition, only four decades of coaching experience.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of off

Adjective

The regulations list possibilities including guest houses, caretaker residences, cabanas, gyms, libraries, pool houses, boat houses and detached garages.

— Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
The former Feyenoord boss stood accused of being too detached from the local fanbase.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

But because nobody can see them together while Taylor’s Bachelorette NDA remains in place, Ben has to stay hidden in the room for the entire trip.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Sometimes a scouting department deserves praise for unearthing a hidden talent.

— Jesse Newell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hidden

Adjective

Many athletes are motivated by a deep hatred of losing, more so than a love of winning.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
There’s also a deep respect for craftsmanship—from marble carving, for which the Cyclades are famous, to fishing, farming, and handmade work.

— Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026