as in farthest
most distant from a center
news of the emperor's death had spread even to the remotest corners of the empire
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Adjective
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That's close to the farthest point in its orbit, which is 252,088 miles away, according to NASA.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2023 -
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
Adverb
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Sinking heat to geothermal wells in summer uses far less electricity than sinking the heat into ambient air.—
David Englert,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2025
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The key difference is that retinol is known for being harsh and drying, especially for sensitive skin, while bakuchiol is far less irritating.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Nobody can really say now what the land is worth, nor whether people will finally shy away from building in an area where winds and fire are always a threat.—
Bill Dwyre,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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What film will walk away with the Best Picture win?—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Remotest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remotest. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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