1
as in extensive
having considerable extent
it could once be said that the sun never set on the far-flung British Empire
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2
as in away
not close in time or space
traveled to far-flung towns that had not seen a doctor in years
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Recent Examples of far-flung
Researchers are actively looking at the issues which are far-flung.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
But journeys needn’t be that far-flung, with hotels from Hawaii to Austria now offering stargazing activities.
—Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
Growing up, the idea of winning even one world championship always seemed far-flung to Verstappen.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Of course, the best diplomacy is often conducted through nontraditional means, especially in complex and far-flung regions such as the Pacific.
—Charles Edel, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
But journeys needn’t be that far-flung, with hotels from Hawaii to Austria now offering stargazing activities.
—Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
Growing up, the idea of winning even one world championship always seemed far-flung to Verstappen.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Of course, the best diplomacy is often conducted through nontraditional means, especially in complex and far-flung regions such as the Pacific.
—Charles Edel, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-flung
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The center said no one on campus was hurt, despite the extensive damage.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
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This integration enables marketing, sales, and service teams to gain actionable insights without requiring extensive data expertise.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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That changed in April when Sundowns knocked out Cairo giants Al Ahly on away goals.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The Fever set a league record in 2024 for total home and away attendance, drawing 643,343 fans to 40 games — an average of more than 16,000.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Following last Friday’s oil price surge in the wake of Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, the oil markets have begun to settle given a sense that a broader regional conflict may be avoidable.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Pointedly, the commitment ranks on a broad par with France, where investment in French series, movies and documentaries now stands at an annual €250 million ($285.1 million), Netflix VP of content in France, Pauline Dauvin, said in April.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 June 2025
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Until recently, restoring meaningful vision for these patients was a distant dream.—
Shelli Brunswick,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Eventually, technology allows these distant intimates to share a frame.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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And for the many local stations that operate in the wider public broadcasting network, and have ties to NPR and PBS, cuts do carry existential stakes.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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Combs credits Tracy Chapman's approval for broadening his perspective and reaching a wider audience.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The street was lined with the most opulent homes in town, but the Fitzgeralds occupied a modest rental at the far end of the row.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The sheer volume of content created far outpaces what audiences can consume, leading to a noisy, crowded digital ecosystem.—
Luca Brinkhues,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The Trump administration announced a sweeping new travel ban for citizens of 12 countries today.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Trump’s aggressive and unpredictable policies — especially his sweeping taxes on imports — have muddied the outlook for the economy and the job market and raised fears that the American economy could be headed toward recession.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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This is a deep, dark, peppery and elegant wine at astonishing value.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Far-flung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-flung. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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