1
as in extensive
having considerable extent
it could once be said that the sun never set on the far-flung British Empire
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as in away
not close in time or space
traveled to far-flung towns that had not seen a doctor in years
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Recent Examples of far-flung
Photo: Courtesy of the Oberoi Group This is the second wildlife resort for Oberoi, the luxury hospitality brand with outposts scattered across some of the most covetable and far-flung destinations on the planet.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Oh, and the bar doesn’t take cards, which gives an idea of how far-flung this place is.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Spend the afternoon strolling the scenic Venice Canals, which were built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney, and his eponymous boulevard, which has become a haven for designers local as well as far-flung.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
Researchers are actively looking at the issues which are far-flung.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Oh, and the bar doesn’t take cards, which gives an idea of how far-flung this place is.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Spend the afternoon strolling the scenic Venice Canals, which were built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney, and his eponymous boulevard, which has become a haven for designers local as well as far-flung.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
Researchers are actively looking at the issues which are far-flung.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-flung
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Pirro's appointment marks a notable shift from Martin, who lacked prosecutorial experience, to someone with extensive courtroom background.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Production company Salter Street Films supplemented the superb prop and costume design with extensive use of green screen and CGI.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In those days, the players would travel to away games by bus up U.S. Route 81 and stop in Nocona to pick up new gloves or drop old ones off for repairs.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 July 2025
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Cristhian Paredes scored the only goal in a win over LAFC the last time out, bringing an end to its run of five away games without a victory.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Further details about Stargate and the broader partnership are not immediately known.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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If President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to reinstate broad tariffs on dozens of countries in August, and follows through on additional threats, prices could climb even further.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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The film is composed of three stories, all concerning the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent or parents, and each other.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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Constructed in the form of a triptych, the movie tells three stories exploring relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent (or parents), and each other.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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Previous research indicates that, compared to pessimists, optimists enjoy wider social circles, tend to be perceived as more likeable and are more likely to be accepted by their peers.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Wayfair offers a wide range of storage options to suit any room, including bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, entryways, and even backyards, with smart solutions starting at just $12.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Even the brilliant drone attacks that Zelensky launched, at the beginning of June, against Russian airfields in the far interior, were a maneuver in the endgame that strengthened his bargaining position rather than reversing the outcome of the war.—
Samuel Moyn,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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The diminutive Argentine ghosted between defenders, leapt high behind 6ft 2in center back Rio Ferdinand and met the ball with a perfect header, looping it past goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar into the far corner of the net.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Neumann-Ortiz believes there are ways to protect public safety without relying on sweeping, indiscriminate arrests.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Texas is the latest to pass a more sweeping law that overrides local zoning to allow smaller homes on smaller lots.—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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Venerable entertainment lawyer Bruce Ramer, of Gang Tyre Ramer Brown and Passman, tells Variety that the shuttering of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will have deep impact on public media across the country.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 Aug. 2025
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He is frequently baffled by his son, Bobby—a fan of prop comedy and pop culture, as expressive as Hank is repressed—and overwhelmed by his wife, Peggy, a substitute teacher and onetime Boggle champion with deep reserves of self-belief.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2025
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