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
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
The Patriots’ offense can certainly hang, put points on the board and perhaps make this game competitive, but after watching Seattle manhandle San Francisco and then win an overtime shootout against the Rams, my confidence leans far more toward Macdonald’s group.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Japan has recently seen far-right populists gain ground, such as the anti-globalist and surging nationalist party Sanseito.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
Cases like this highlight the critical advantages of regulated iGaming, where strict oversight and close coordination with law enforcement protect consumers far more than unregulated alternatives.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
The Patriots’ offense can certainly hang, put points on the board and perhaps make this game competitive, but after watching Seattle manhandle San Francisco and then win an overtime shootout against the Rams, my confidence leans far more toward Macdonald’s group.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
At the far end of the spectrum, some people actively push back, helping to destigmatize certain forms of consumption for themselves and for others.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Japan has recently seen far-right populists gain ground, such as the anti-globalist and surging nationalist party Sanseito.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
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Having stabilized his ship in orbit around the black hole, Dr Hans Reinhardt (a bizarre, OTT performance from Maximilian Schell) now plans to fly into it, assisted by an unquestioning crew of automatons with a very dark origin story.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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While promoting her new miniseries Vanished in New York City on February 3, the actor was spotted flashing a peace sign for photographers and carrying a very familiar handbag on the other arm.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Syria is trying to improve its economy after a long war that killed nearly half a million people and caused widespread destruction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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As a city that has grown and annexed in neighboring villages since its settling in 1788, many neighborhoods' long history can be seen in data today.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Inter’s supporters have been banned from three domestic away matches in Italy after a flare was thrown at Cremonese goalkeeper Emil Audero when the teams met in Serie A on Sunday.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Kate Middleton had two official stops on Tuesday—at Melin Tregwynt and then at Hiut Denim—while also making a couple of other meaningful pit stops during her away day.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps, on extremely long timescales, those heavier elements will sink to the center of the core, producing an inert center that slows the rate of fusion even further.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Even in hockey – a sport that is extremely popular around the world – there are terms used by commentators or pundits that you might not be accustomed to hearing if not a regular to the sport.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The 30-second Super Bowl version manages to capture most of the ridiculousness of the lengthier, two-and-a-half-minute version directed by Spike Jonze, which feels as silly and committed as any of your favorite Stiller comedy moments.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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United States skier Lindsey Vonn provided a lengthy update after her crash during the alpine ski women’s downhill at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics resulted in a leg fracture on Sunday.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Turn the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, turning once, until the daikon is tender and both sides are deep golden brown, 8–10 minutes.—
Chihiro Tomioka,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2026
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Journaling is also a great way to explore your deeper thoughts.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy — The message Kendall Coyne Schofield posted on her social media was not terribly difficult to decipher.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Not that she’s been terribly missed in the deeply Democratic state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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But despite some intriguing production, Joji still feels distant and unknowable.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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This isn’t some distant future.—
Brent Saunders,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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