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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1
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
Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2025
So far, Ballerina is playing decidedly male, or 63 percent, according to PostTrak.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2025
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
Coronado’s restaurant is on the far end of the plaza.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 24 May 2025
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Adverb
The New York City market has seen $57.6M spent in ads, and the Philadelphia market has seen $19.7 million.
Democrats have far outspent all Republican candidates on advertising.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2025
So far, Ballerina is playing decidedly male, or 63 percent, according to PostTrak.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2025
Adjective
The crowd just continued to swell — a sign that the buzz over Hudson’s set was hitting the far reaches of the festival site — and the star of the hour seemed to be having the time of her life.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
Coronado’s restaurant is on the far end of the plaza.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
Adverb
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Remember to look high and low, scrutinizing not just eye-level shelves but also the very top ledges and the floor beneath hanging clothes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Wilkerson said dental procedures are generally very safe.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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In the clip, released on Thursday, June 12, Nelly, 50, and Ashanti, 44, reflect upon the long journey that ultimately led to them rekindling their romance in 2023, 10 years after their split.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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DeChambeau reportedly missed five and six-foot putts, and even left longer putts short by a good five or six feet.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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That changed in April when Sundowns knocked out Cairo giants Al Ahly on away goals.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The Fever set a league record in 2024 for total home and away attendance, drawing 643,343 fans to 40 games — an average of more than 16,000.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Stef Stef is extremely mature and grounded in her investigation of the Goon Docks.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Mills, a longtime associate of Fiona Apple, knows this territory well: the pointed self-analysis of an extremely sensitive person.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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His most recent arrest adds to a lengthy list of incidents that have overshadowed an otherwise accomplished career on the gridiron.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Dated September 13, 2015, the lengthy exchange seems to follow the aftermath of a fight between Combs and Ventura.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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This is a deep, dark, peppery and elegant wine at astonishing value.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Adverb
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After its last attempt to take down the Autobots goes terribly awry, he’s booted out of the Decepticons forever.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
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So, performance per unit weight isn't terribly far behind copper in that respect.—
Joe Salas
June 10,
New Atlas,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Until recently, restoring meaningful vision for these patients was a distant dream.—
Shelli Brunswick,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Eventually, technology allows these distant intimates to share a frame.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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