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as in absence
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Recent Examples of remoteness
The beaches are then evaluated on criteria like uniqueness, remoteness, wildlife, calm waters, crowds, and the overall likelihood of idyllic conditions.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 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
But for those who visit, the remoteness is part of the appeal.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 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
But for those who visit, the remoteness is part of the appeal.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remoteness
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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In the distance, a man and a woman trudge through the drifts toward the apartment courtyard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Noun
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But the offense has fared well so far in his absence.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Navratilova said Alcaraz’s absence, Sinner’s loss and the rest of the chaos changed the entire feel of the tournament.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Hockney in the 1960s recuperated figurative painting and, more specifically, the human form, both of which had been previously rejected by the abstraction then ascendant.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
12 June 2026
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For Emory, the abstraction is also daily and personal.—
Jeff Ihaza,
VIBE.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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For example, stopping antidepressants or anxiety medication can lead to severe worsening of the condition or potentially dangerous withdrawals.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Generally, earnings can be withdrawn after age 59½ without taxes or penalties — and there are certain exceptions to the 10% penalty on earnings withdrawals before that age.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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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
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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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Court documents said O'Connor bought beer, vodka, whiskey and condoms for the mostly 14- and 15-year-old teens and encouraged them to drink, resulting in some teens drinking to the point of vomiting and unconsciousness.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Declining oxygen levels cause symptoms similar to altitude sickness and in the long run can damage the lungs and other organs, while carbon dioxide buildup causes exhaustion and eventual unconsciousness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Her face, usually settled into a general look of detachment, would take on deeply significant expressions, all revolving around a plea for forgiveness.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Luna spends the day in the socially conscious sign of Aquarius, shifting the emotional tone toward intellect, perspective, eccentricity and detachment.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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