DISTANT Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

distant

adjective

ˈdi-stənt

Definition of distant

as in away

not close in time or space the distant towers were barely visible in the fog

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as in detached

having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others was distant and distracted all throughout the interview

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as in different

being not of the same kind a marriage between two people from very distant cultures

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Recent Examples of distant Chevron, which pumps out more than 1 million barrels daily in the Permian, is a distant second, representing more than a quarter of its total volumes. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Rather than viewing Odysseus as a distant mythological figure, audiences experience his uncertainty, perseverance, and failures. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Regardless, use this distant object to manually focus your lens. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Advertisement For all the changes under way in Venezuela, the biggest one—a transition to genuine democracy—still appears distant. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for distant

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Adjective

Brighton face a hectic start to the season, which begins on August 20 with the away leg of a tie against Romanian side Cluj or Norway’s Tromso in the play-off round of the Conference League following Monday’s draw in Switzerland.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Such a development could force Sporting Director Deco and President Joan Laporta to head to the market, with the season set to get underway via August 23’s away trip to Elche in three weeks’ time.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of away

Adjective

Kate Middleton spent most of her early life in a 4-bedroom, semi-detached cottage in Bradfield, Berkshire.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 30 July 2026
New homes are less likely to compete on price with existing homes in dense urban markets like New York City, where scarce land means new construction is dominated by condominium projects rather than detached homes.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

After airing a 19th season that limped its way to the finish line, Bravo probably should have tried something a little different for the next one.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 31 July 2026
In the comics, Battleworld stitched together all the different worlds and plopped every hero and their variant into one new universe.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of different

Adjective

On Monday, far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Settlements Minister Orit Strouk sent a formal letter to Netanyahu calling on him to convene the security cabinet and bar the entry of the International Stabilization Force into Gaza.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
The far-right ministers also argued that the international force would monitor the separation between Israeli troops and the new Palestinian administration rather than directly disarm Hamas.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of far

Adjective

Boxwood is generally easy to grow and cold-tolerant, meaning its leaves stay on the plant year-round.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Receive free cold beverages at budget-friendly hotels, or pay more for places with welcome champagne and a rooftop pool with Gaudí views.

— Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

Is Little Feat the most influential American rock band that never achieved mainstream success, in large part because its music was simply too diverse and good to make major commercial inroads?

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
So part of the challenge is to build a structure that tamps down the diverse risks to our lives and livelihoods and create a greater opening for these positive local trends to grow and fluorish on the national and international level.

— William Hartung, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of diverse

Adjective

The pair ended practice with a touchdown off a deep toss from Young to McMillan with Jackson, again, in coverage.

— Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
In an era dominated by physical defenders, Baresi distinguished himself through his reading of the game, redefining the sweeper role by combining defensive authority with the ability to launch attacks from deep.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of deep

Adjective

With some wary residents questioning whether Ebola even exists, and health workers in one of Congo’s most remote and volatile regions struggling to respond to the outbreak with few supplies, pregnant women have less care than ever.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Spanning five acres of land, this remote residence has plenty of room for everyone (humans and animals) to stretch their legs after a long drive.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

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