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Recent Examples of remoteness
Sensei Lanai trades on island remoteness, while Carillon Miami is the rare wellness resort with a city pulse just outside the door.
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
But for those who visit, the remoteness is part of the appeal.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
LillyAnne Keeley, a senior, likes that remoteness.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
But for those who visit, the remoteness is part of the appeal.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
The main hindrances then became the remoteness of the Moreton Bay district, the lack of understanding of the region in Sydney, and the consequent small number of settlers—no more than 2,000 in the mid-1840s.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Because of its remoteness, Easter Island has only been used as a filming location in a small number of movies, including a 1994 action-adventure movie called Rapa-Nui that was produced by Kevin Costner.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
That alone hints at the remoteness of Laya, a semi-nomadic settlement in Bhutan’s Gasa district, reachable only by foot, hoof, or helicopter.
—Erin Levi, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
In addition to its stunning landscapes, the thing that makes Denali National Park so special is its remoteness.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
But for those who visit, the remoteness is part of the appeal.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
LillyAnne Keeley, a senior, likes that remoteness.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
But for those who visit, the remoteness is part of the appeal.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
The main hindrances then became the remoteness of the Moreton Bay district, the lack of understanding of the region in Sydney, and the consequent small number of settlers—no more than 2,000 in the mid-1840s.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Because of its remoteness, Easter Island has only been used as a filming location in a small number of movies, including a 1994 action-adventure movie called Rapa-Nui that was produced by Kevin Costner.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
That alone hints at the remoteness of Laya, a semi-nomadic settlement in Bhutan’s Gasa district, reachable only by foot, hoof, or helicopter.
—Erin Levi, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
In addition to its stunning landscapes, the thing that makes Denali National Park so special is its remoteness.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remoteness
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Designed by Chilean architect Felipe Assadi, the 14 villas and main lodge, constructed from native lenga wood, are indistinguishable from the treeline at a distance, a design feature that reflects the immersive ethos at the heart of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Located near the lakefront and within walking distance of the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, the opening places a major national moment directly inside the communities that have long carried Black Chicago’s cultural and political history.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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The Warriors finished 37-45 this year while dealing with numerous injuries, including losing Jimmy Butler to a season-ending right knee injury in January and Curry’s 27-game absence with a right knee injury of his own.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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The Warriors were 37-45 this season while dealing with numerous injuries, including losing Jimmy Butler to a season-ending right knee injury in January and Curry’s 27-game absence with a right knee injury of his own.—
Janie McCauley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Advertisement The eight children killed in Shreveport—Jayla, Shayla, Kayla, Layla, Markaydon, Sariahh, Khedarrion, and Braylon were not abstractions.—
Earl Smith,
Time,
5 May 2026
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The approach could feel guarded, reducing intense emotions to abstractions, but in Llobet’s cutting delivery, even the haziest imagery feels personal and real.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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Investigators also learned that, at the time Prindle was discovered dead, a card in her name was still being used to make payments on an active utilities account, and English-Wheat used the same card to make at least four withdrawals in October 2025, police said.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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And withdrawal from 7-OH can last significantly longer than traditional opioid withdrawal — up to three months — a factor that complicates treatment and increases the risk of relapse, according to the International Society of Substance Use Professionals.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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The initial photos or videos were ones of unawareness of what is about to go down.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, Weinberger added, the greatest treatment obstacle is patients not taking their medications — sometimes due to anosognosia, the unawareness of being ill, which affects 50% to 98% of people with schizophrenia.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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One victim was pushed onto a couch and had his wallet and jewelry stolen, while another was choked from behind to the point of near unconsciousness and robbed of a Rolex watch, a Louis Vuitton bag, and other valuables.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One individual was allegedly choked to near unconsciousness.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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This wonderful, glorious detachment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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If The House is Burning captured the joie de vivre of reclaiming your life after years of disassociation and detachment, IT’S BEEN AWFUL depicts the excruciating process of living with your eyes wide open, of holding up the mirror to your face and not looking away.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
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Feel-good party music is usually rooted in escapism, or simple obliviousness, while socially conscious art tends toward the bleak, especially these days.—
Will Lynch,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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His obliviousness is what’s also somewhat endearing but also what’s grounding.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Remoteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remoteness. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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