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as in absence
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Recent Examples of remoteness
But for those who visit, the remoteness is part of the appeal.
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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
The window for observation is narrow, the equipment is limited, and the remoteness of the region makes sustained monitoring a serious logistical challenge.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The window for observation is narrow, the equipment is limited, and the region’s remoteness makes sustained monitoring a serious logistical challenge.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Climate change and warming oceans could potentially be driving sharks to the Southern Hemisphere's colder waters, but there was limited data on range changes near Antarctica because of the region's remoteness, Kyne said.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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
The window for observation is narrow, the equipment is limited, and the remoteness of the region makes sustained monitoring a serious logistical challenge.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The window for observation is narrow, the equipment is limited, and the region’s remoteness makes sustained monitoring a serious logistical challenge.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Climate change and warming oceans could potentially be driving sharks to the Southern Hemisphere's colder waters, but there was limited data on range changes near Antarctica because of the region's remoteness, Kyne said.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remoteness
Noun
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Crowds of bird fans carrying smartphones and cameras are craning daily for a look at its silly walk, while mostly maintaining a respectful distance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers' injury woes remain dire, but Marcus Smart had six points and seven assists against Phoenix in his return from a nine-game injury absence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Braves manager Walt Weiss slotted Dubón in center not only because of Harris’ absence, but also because outfielder Eli White is dealing with plantar fasciitis and is day-to-day.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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But either ironically or all too appropriately for a show that so prominently features therapists, The Audacity seems to have psychoanalyzed its characters to the point of abstraction.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Large-scale abstractions from the 1990s also continue to draw high prices when the pop up at auction.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Private credit funds, meanwhile, often restrict withdrawals during times of stress.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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And that's something a CD can offer – not only against market conditions but also against an endless cycle of withdrawals and deposits that a costly early withdrawal penalty can easily discourage.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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The hardest thing for me still is to bring detachment to the things that are outside my control.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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His few lines of dialogue have a power that far exceeds their word count, but what speaks for Jeremy most of the time are his physical gestures, which blend blank detachment with willful ferocity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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His obliviousness is what’s also somewhat endearing but also what’s grounding.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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After a two-hour tale of comical deception, betrayal, emotional cruelty, insensitivity and obliviousness, the audience is expected to swallow a message of caring and community.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Remoteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remoteness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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