as in remotest
most distant from a center
for privacy and quiet, we requested a hotel room that was farthest from the elevator
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Recent Examples of farthest
Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al, 23 Nov. 2022
At its farthest point, Orion is expected to reach up to 270,000 miles from Earth.
—Jacquelyne Germain, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2022
Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The original objective of the new Gulfstream, an update of the popular G650ER, was simply to secure its position as aviation’s farthest-flying business jet with a range of 8,000 nautical miles.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Shortly before entering that orbit, NASA says Orion will travel 57, 287 miles beyond the moon at its farthest point from the lunar surface.
—Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al, 23 Nov. 2022
At its farthest point, Orion is expected to reach up to 270,000 miles from Earth.
—Jacquelyne Germain, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2022
Adverb
The withholding of food assistance is the farthest-reaching impact so far of the federal government shutdown, which is entering its fourth week, as Democrats and Republicans in Congress remain at odds over a continuing resolution.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The original objective of the new Gulfstream, an update of the popular G650ER, was simply to secure its position as aviation’s farthest-flying business jet with a range of 8,000 nautical miles.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farthest
Adverb
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At game’s end, Quenneville cautioned against looking too far ahead.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Galaxy dropped a second consecutive home game and fell to just 1-2-1 at Dignity Health Sports Park so far this season, following Saturday’s 2-1 defeat against Minnesota United in front of 22,147.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From extreme heat and wildfire smoke to asthma and utility costs, climate change is already impacting our everyday lives.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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This model is also the brand’s most durable yet, boasting an extreme IP69 rating for water and dust resistance, paired with a versatile triple 50MP camera system that captures professional-grade detail across wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto shots.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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But others on the board are less sure of their stance, and a final decision is likely still a ways away.—
Mary Ramsey
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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So many people wanted to participate before the 2025-26 season that the coaching staff had to turn them away.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Farthest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farthest. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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