as in mile
a long distance
the experienced birder was able to identify birds from afar
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Recent Examples of afar
Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019
Grey Worm was largely motivated to violence by Missandei's death, but seeing the damage from afar could shift his loyalties.
—Carrie Wittmer, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 May 2019
Forbes International, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2026
San Diegans may not be able to see such lunar features and celestial events up close, but for local amateur astronomers, the ability to see the stars from afar brings them closer to the vastly unknown universe.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Noun
What has become of our beautiful-from-afar, but gross-up-close city?
—Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019
Grey Worm was largely motivated to violence by Missandei's death, but seeing the damage from afar could shift his loyalties.
—Carrie Wittmer, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 May 2019
Adverb
Weak Economic Performance From afar, the simplest explanation is economic: Hungary’s economy has failed to grow for four years, while cumulative inflation reached 47%.
—Forbes International, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2026
San Diegans may not be able to see such lunar features and celestial events up close, but for local amateur astronomers, the ability to see the stars from afar brings them closer to the vastly unknown universe.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afar
Noun
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Within minutes, the utility dispatched the nearest crew, which was 26 miles away, to confirm the lines were de-energized.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Blue Line is an area spanning 120 kilometers (around 75 miles) along southern Lebanon that acts as a de-facto border between the two countries.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Both now lived abroad with their own children.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Make comfortable white sneakers a capsule wardrobe staple Shoes are where lightweight packing plans tend to fall apart, so keeping them to a minimum is non-negotiable when traveling abroad.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Those who are eager to drive further afield can explore the vast open Togoro Plains to the north, or brace the madness of Seronera, the nearest airstrip, an hour’s drive away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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While beloved tourist stops like the boardwalk and Broadway at the Beach are worth a visit, venture farther afield to quieter stretches like Surfside Beach or explore lush spaces like Brookgreen Gardens.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Lamont, a fiscal moderate, has been reluctant to support spending that would exceed the cap on a recurring basis and would prefer legislators pay for extra town aid by finding offsetting cuts elsewhere in the budget.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The effort will focus on solutions that can be adapted elsewhere in the world, such as sustainable finance, digital innovation and workforce development.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Despite spirited performances in Games 2 and 3, the Hawks fell apart in the rest of the series.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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Two are set apart with separate access, offering a bit more privacy—useful for guests, staff, or anyone who might want to use that portion of the house more independently.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Castle scored 16 points and added a game-high eight assists to help bring the Spurs to a win away from the second round.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trump, along with the first lady and top Cabinet officials, was quickly whisked away.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Afar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afar. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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