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
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
Fertility education in school also has the potential to reach far more people than individual doctors can; not everyone goes to the doctor every year, but almost everyone goes to middle school and high school.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 21 Sep. 2025
Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Others, like the far-right pundits Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer, have criticized the program as harmful for American workers.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
With an upper covered fully in suede — a first for the sneaker-loafer hybrid — the upcoming pair sports one of the cleanest looks seen on the model thus far.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
Fertility education in school also has the potential to reach far more people than individual doctors can; not everyone goes to the doctor every year, but almost everyone goes to middle school and high school.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The Spa Set at one of the far ends of the lodge, the wellness area has two treatment rooms, a steam room, and a plunge pool maintained at a brisk 50 degrees.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Others, like the far-right pundits Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer, have criticized the program as harmful for American workers.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
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The player known as Dan the Man during his playing days remains very active in a lot of different arenas.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some like to get to the airport very early, with time for a full picnic, while others are dashing in at the last minute while downing a protein bar.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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But another member of the CNN panel, long-time television host Montel Williams, questioned Jennings' insistence that the motive for Kirk's killing was political.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Witnessing an upward trend for a long time at the box office, Saiyaara scored a little above $64 million in 50 days.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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While the football team was at Purdue for an away game, Musselman burst out of the tunnel at the Coliseum, but was stunned to find the stadium empty.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Bengals are preparing for an away game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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This shift would prove extremely successful in bolstering Turning Point’s reputation.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Smart cities are an enticing target for adversaries, ranging from cybercriminals to nation-state actors, since the consequences of a successful hack may be widespread and extremely disruptive to daily life.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In a lengthy post, Kelly argued in a very lengthy tweet that Kimmel's comments were made despite public evidence suggesting the suspect held left-wing views and had no ties to conservative politics.—
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Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In Canada, just across the river from Detroit, the City Council of Windsor, Ontario, voted to stop fluoridation in 2013 after lengthy public debate.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Trout advanced Schanuel to third with a flyout to deep center, and Yoan Moncada delivered a sacrifice fly.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Lack of Adult Functioning For many, the husband's antics point to a deeper issue.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Even raid racers are not terribly excited about that, and apparently even like the previous World’s First team is even going to bother with it.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Set in his native Scotland and lovingly photographed, the film tantalizes even without a terribly original story.—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Sep. 2025
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What looks like distant diplomacy or marginal disruption is, in fact, defining competitiveness for the decade ahead.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The magnesium salt flakes loosen up tight shoulders and soothe tired feet, as lavender and clary sage oil turn the day's stresses into far-off, distant memories.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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