remoteness

noun

Definition of remotenessnext
1
as in distance

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2
as in absence

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Recent Examples of remoteness Contact tracing remains an issue due to the area’s remoteness and ongoing insecurity in Ituri province, Mankoula said. — Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 This level of remoteness comes with quite a commute, though. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 Increasingly, travellers are moving away from traditional resort destinations in favour of experiences centred on access, remoteness and rarity. — Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 The remoteness of their surroundings is no accident; one of these characters is fleeing an inconvenient past, which returns with a vengeance in the form of a beefy sadist (Benoît Magimel) and his two hostage-taking henchmen. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 May 2026 Despite its remoteness, Artisan Lavinia has a strong and loyal following. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026 Sensei Lanai trades on island remoteness, while Carillon Miami is the rare wellness resort with a city pulse just outside the door. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remoteness
  1. distance
  2. absence
  3. abstraction
  4. withdrawal
  5. unawareness
  6. unconsciousness
  7. detachment
  8. obliviousness
Noun
  • Spain had finally made the breakthrough in the final and glory was within touching distance.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The distance the jet traveled during the tournament, excluding the journey to Qatar and back for the funeral, according to the AP analysis.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of distance
Noun
  • The collective leadership that has emerged in the absence of Khamenei’s son Mojtaba, the new supreme leader, appears to believe that resistance is the only option for now.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • In the absence of some senior players, the tour will provide the perfect stage for the club’s youngsters to try to force their way into Iraola’s plans.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of absence
Noun
  • Proof, Not Just Theory The book grounds its argument in reporting, not abstraction.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • His paintings and sculptures are known for their use of biomorphic forms, with his canvases employing an all-over approach to abstraction.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of abstraction
Noun
  • The withdrawal of funding was made in response to Russia’s participation in this year’s Biennale for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
  • Her cause of death was determined to be seizures due to alcohol withdrawal.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of withdrawal
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  • Black enrollees reported the highest rate of unawareness of work requirements at 62%, compared to 56% among White enrollees and 54% among Hispanic enrollees.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of unawareness
Noun
  • If racing thoughts and elevated cortisol are what’s keeping you awake, this one targets the underlying problem rather than sedating you into unconsciousness.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
  • If symptoms worsen to slurred speech, extreme confusion, unconsciousness or skin hot to the touch, seek help immediately.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of unconsciousness
Noun
  • Invisibility is no longer neutral; it's perceived as detachment or avoidance, especially amidst constant disruption.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Sonos Noise Cancelling Headphones Deal The Sonos Ace Headphones deliver supreme sonic detachment with world-class Active Noise Cancellation and Dolby Atmos spatial audio with dynamic head tracking.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
Definition of detachment
Noun
  • 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
  • His obliviousness is what’s also somewhat endearing but also what’s grounding.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
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