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Recent Examples of remoteness
Despite its remoteness, Artisan Lavinia has a strong and loyal following.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Sensei Lanai trades on island remoteness, while Carillon Miami is the rare wellness resort with a city pulse just outside the door.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
But for those who visit, the remoteness is part of the appeal.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
LillyAnne Keeley, a senior, likes that remoteness.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
But for those who visit, the remoteness is part of the appeal.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
The main hindrances then became the remoteness of the Moreton Bay district, the lack of understanding of the region in Sydney, and the consequent small number of settlers—no more than 2,000 in the mid-1840s.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Because of its remoteness, Easter Island has only been used as a filming location in a small number of movies, including a 1994 action-adventure movie called Rapa-Nui that was produced by Kevin Costner.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
That alone hints at the remoteness of Laya, a semi-nomadic settlement in Bhutan’s Gasa district, reachable only by foot, hoof, or helicopter.
—Erin Levi, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Sensei Lanai trades on island remoteness, while Carillon Miami is the rare wellness resort with a city pulse just outside the door.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
But for those who visit, the remoteness is part of the appeal.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
LillyAnne Keeley, a senior, likes that remoteness.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
But for those who visit, the remoteness is part of the appeal.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
The main hindrances then became the remoteness of the Moreton Bay district, the lack of understanding of the region in Sydney, and the consequent small number of settlers—no more than 2,000 in the mid-1840s.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Because of its remoteness, Easter Island has only been used as a filming location in a small number of movies, including a 1994 action-adventure movie called Rapa-Nui that was produced by Kevin Costner.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
That alone hints at the remoteness of Laya, a semi-nomadic settlement in Bhutan’s Gasa district, reachable only by foot, hoof, or helicopter.
—Erin Levi, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remoteness
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Designed by Chilean architect Felipe Assadi, the 14 villas and main lodge, constructed from native lenga wood, are indistinguishable from the treeline at a distance, a design feature that reflects the immersive ethos at the heart of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Located near the lakefront and within walking distance of the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, the opening places a major national moment directly inside the communities that have long carried Black Chicago’s cultural and political history.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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Marettimo The most remote of the Egadi Islands, tiny Marettimo—accessible via ferry from Trapani—remains delightfully rustic thanks to its limited accessibility, near absence of cars, and lack of large hotels.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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His absence will shift the club’s bullpen mix.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Those humans who currently get degrees in philosophy tend to find gainful employment not because organizations need philosophers, but because companies want people who have strong writing skills, can do analyses, think in abstractions, and have heightened communication skills.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 1970, Mehretu’s painting, drawing, and printmaking practice examines the nature of contemporary existence through the relationships between geometric abstraction, figuration, and scale.—
Lilyanna D'Amato,
ARTnews.com,
20 May 2026
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With McCaughey’s withdrawal, the delegates then endorsed Fazio unanimously in a voice vote.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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The insula, in particular, organizes and coordinates the withdrawal response, facial expression and visceral sensations that together constitute a full disgust reaction.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The initial photos or videos were ones of unawareness of what is about to go down.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, Weinberger added, the greatest treatment obstacle is patients not taking their medications — sometimes due to anosognosia, the unawareness of being ill, which affects 50% to 98% of people with schizophrenia.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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One victim was pushed onto a couch and had his wallet and jewelry stolen, while another was choked from behind to the point of near unconsciousness and robbed of a Rolex watch, a Louis Vuitton bag, and other valuables.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One individual was allegedly choked to near unconsciousness.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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Zhang Xiaoduan, head of business development services for south and central China at real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield, noted a detachment between what authorities are wishing for and the reality on the ground.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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His decision is driven by emotional detachment from Alvaro, who consistently prioritizes wealth, status, and control over genuine personal connection.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
15 May 2026
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Feel-good party music is usually rooted in escapism, or simple obliviousness, while socially conscious art tends toward the bleak, especially these days.—
Will Lynch,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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His obliviousness is what’s also somewhat endearing but also what’s grounding.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Remoteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remoteness. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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