as in insofar as
to the degree that
the idea works so far as you've thought it out, but there may be angles you haven't considered
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Recent Examples of so far as
The reaction to Trump’s move from other parts of the auto world is positive so far as well.
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Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The new survey will be the biggest fan research initiative conducted so far as part of the project.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Influence only gets a trend or brand so far as accessibility is driving loyalty.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
The job reduction would be carried out so far as possible with voluntary departures and buyouts, the company said.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The new survey will be the biggest fan research initiative conducted so far as part of the project.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Influence only gets a trend or brand so far as accessibility is driving loyalty.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
The job reduction would be carried out so far as possible with voluntary departures and buyouts, the company said.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for so far as
insofar as
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The attempt to expunge Andrew and his sins from the Royal Family is interesting insofar as it is doomed.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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That means our conversation must be absolutely open, insofar as that’s possible.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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