as in very
to a great degree
the solid advice that if you can't say something good about a person, it is far better to say nothing at all
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as in long
lasting for a considerable time
the primitive rafts that ancient peoples built for their far journeys across the wide expanses of Oceania
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as in away
not close in time or space
the dream of someday sending manned spacecraft to explore the far reaches of our solar system
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Recent Examples of far
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
The commercial model around Formula 1 has moved decisively beyond sponsorship banners and hospitality boxes into something far more immersive.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
At the far end of Calle del Torcal is the high performance CAR centre which at 2,320m above sea level houses the continent’s highest soccer pitch, athletics track and Olympic-sized swimming pool.
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Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
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The hotel’s new 2,000-square-foot presidential suite ups the ante even further.
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Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
The commercial model around Formula 1 has moved decisively beyond sponsorship banners and hospitality boxes into something far more immersive.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Adjective
Beginning Tuesday, the stratus clouds that are part of the marine layer are expected to cover the California coast from Santa Barbara to far San Francisco, the weather service said.
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
At the far end of Calle del Torcal is the high performance CAR centre which at 2,320m above sea level houses the continent’s highest soccer pitch, athletics track and Olympic-sized swimming pool.
—
Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
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Despite consuming mass quantities of high-calorie foods during competition season, most professional competitive eaters are very lean.
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Music icon Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce, who announced their engagement in August 2025, are anticipated to tie the knot very soon.
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Early jockeying could begin shortly after the midterms, but candidates with stronger name ID may have a longer runway.
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Another child was rescued from the rubble in Venezuela’s La Guaira region, marking a poignant moment at the close of a long and emotionally charged day of crisis response on Saturday.
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Uruguay scored twice as many goals as any other side in the first six rounds of CONMEBOL qualifying, a purple patch which included a 2-0 home win over Brazil and a 2-0 triumph in Argentina, their first away victory over their neighbours in 12 years.
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This significant fan support would have created a de facto away game for Canada, impacting both team psychology and referee decisions.
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That restraint also challenges the idea that sauvignon blanc must be extremely aromatic to be recognizable.
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Superconductors can carry electricity with zero resistance, but only at extremely low temperatures.
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The lengthy delay to the funeral has raised questions about how Khamenei's remains have been preserved, as Islamic tradition, anaylsts say, generally calls for prompt burial and discourages chemical embalming.
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The advocacy group Stand Up for Science has posted advice on writing comments, along with an extremely lengthy and detailed submission that demonstrates just how comprehensive a comment can be.
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The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
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Facing intense competition, Accor recognized the need for deeper customer retention and advocacy.
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But everyone on the Spurs shot terribly from deep in the clutch.
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Wonderfully and terribly, everything does happen for Maddie after her adoring bear of a husband, Jake (Eric Rahill), makes a cooking video of her that goes massively viral.
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As the Coast Starlight approaches the Bay Area, the train glides past marshlands, open water, and distant city skylines before continuing toward California’s Central Coast.
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They were received by distant unknown relatives and made their way to Kensington, Illinois, a railroad community on Chicago’s South Side, historically tied to Calumet Junction and the industrial economy that helped shape the region.
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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