as in away
not close in time or space
many a young person has joined the military with the hope of traveling to far-off places the impossibility of predicting what life will be like in the far-off future
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Recent Examples of far-off
Continued isotope analysis of the remains may be able to differentiate between the two options, archaeologists said, and help determine if the items belonged to locals or came from far-off travelers.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
Because far-off stars would be static over successive nights, nearer, moving objects would stand out against the backdrop — but, for an object as distant as Pluto, the motion would be barely perceptible.
—John Loeffler, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2025
There is a visible bloom in the angle of view when shifting focus from a close to a far-off subject, an effect called focus breathing.
—PCMAG, 12 Feb. 2025
Their findings led them to infer hydrogen is absorbing the X-ray photons in the far-off host galaxy.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
Because far-off stars would be static over successive nights, nearer, moving objects would stand out against the backdrop — but, for an object as distant as Pluto, the motion would be barely perceptible.
—John Loeffler, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2025
There is a visible bloom in the angle of view when shifting focus from a close to a far-off subject, an effect called focus breathing.
—PCMAG, 12 Feb. 2025
Their findings led them to infer hydrogen is absorbing the X-ray photons in the far-off host galaxy.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-off
Adjective
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But the Estadi Lluis Companys is no Camp Nou and Benfica have won four of their five away games in the tournament this season.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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This is the last true away game for him (in college).—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Shaw’s prophecy was light years distant from Uncle Jerry’s reality.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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In Oscar-winning writer/director Bong Joon Ho’s new movie, Mickey Barnes (Pattinson) is an Earth man who signs up for a colonizing expedition to a distant icy planet and volunteers for a job that puts him in deadly situations constantly.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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China’s far distance ahead of the U.S. in shipbuilding capabilities along with the countries’ rocky trade relationship have provided the driving subtext throughout the probe, which was spurred on by a petition from five labor unions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2025
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The dog led them to a mudroom in the far end of the home, next to the kitchen.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But by bypassing the stratum corneum, spicules promote deeper penetration of active ingredients—ultimately promoting more efficacy from your skin-care routine.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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The interview with Fox Business was a reminder of Musk’s deep skepticism and even hostility toward the program, which provides monthly benefits to retirees and some children.—
TIME,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Australian Survivor involves outwitting, outplaying, and outlasting all of the other contestants through mental and physical challenges that take place on remote islands.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 2025
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In the age of widespread remote work, digital collaboration and cloud adoption, cybersecurity threat perimeters are growing.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The familiar atmosphere of a time not so far removed also evokes the false safety of a Bush-era suburban life where real danger is at home.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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Explaining the decision in a press release, the company noted that the removed drinks aren't commonly purchased and can be complex to make or are similar to other drinks on its menu.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Far-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-off. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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