as in very
to a great degree
the solid advice that if you can't say something good about a person, it is far better to say nothing at all
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as in long
lasting for a considerable time
the primitive rafts that ancient peoples built for their far journeys across the wide expanses of Oceania
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as in away
not close in time or space
the dream of someday sending manned spacecraft to explore the far reaches of our solar system
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Recent Examples of far
Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Republicans punching above their weight Republican candidates, meanwhile, are remaining competitive despite far lower spending.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
In 2023, a 24-year-old woman and her 1-year-old son were killed in a polar bear attack in Wales, in far western Alaska.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
So far, all four of the Giants’ picks in the 2026 NFL Draft are at least 6 feet tall, bringing size and physicality to a new regime under Harbaugh.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Republicans punching above their weight Republican candidates, meanwhile, are remaining competitive despite far lower spending.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Yes, there were a few decent jabs here and there about Tom Steyer’s money, Katie Porter’s temper, Matt Mahan’s tech ties and Chad Bianco’s far-right world view.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
In 2023, a 24-year-old woman and her 1-year-old son were killed in a polar bear attack in Wales, in far western Alaska.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far
Adverb
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No, that stuff is all incredible and very much the result of good fortune in my career.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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What a treat to have both of these very different revivals opening on Broadway in a matter of days.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Moments like a crazy fumble by running back Jashaun Corbin after his longest carry of the first half of seven yards.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Keep it simple, stay within your limits, and choose what actually supports you long term.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The away team has won seven straight postseason games between the two clubs.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The away fans rose to salute their team with warm applause and chants of support.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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These special releases can be extremely valuable, especially if only a small batch is issued.—
Nina Derwin,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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The innermost region of any solar system, closest to the parent star, will be extremely hot and subject to large amounts of radiation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In January, after his surprising decision to fire Harbaugh, Bisciotti stood in the line of fire, owning the decision during a lengthy press conference that, because of the owner’s candor, was largely well received.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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One of the primary reasons that some car buyers avoid vehicles with electric powertrains is the lengthy duration of charging sessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But for many, the occasion carried a deeper meaning, one centered on those who dreamed of connecting Los Angeles to Chicago by road generations before them.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The songs were radiant, ecstatic, and cleansing, a deep exhale from a band freed from boardroom expectations.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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The only way Simpson is pressed into starting duty is if something goes terribly wrong with Stafford.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Suzuki’s early struggles aren’t terribly alarming.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What appears as a deep view of distant galaxies is a little richer upon close inspection.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Malloy’s philosophy challenges norms that position clinicians as distant figures.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Far.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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