far-off

adjective

ˈfär-ˌȯf How to pronounce far-off (audio)
Definition of far-offnext
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 But other parts of the country are more like sensor deserts, where AQI scores are interpolated from readings made in far-off places, and precision is reduced. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Life gets busy, but nothing feels more essential than eating together alfresco, mesmerized by the far-off traffic streaming across the bridge as eagles circle overhead. — Melissa Petro, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 These fun reading activities range from at-home afternoons to far-off adventures and are designed for readers of all ages to incorporate books more into daily life. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 July 2026 These warnings have often come in scientific studies using seemingly far-off years such as 2050 and 2100. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for far-off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-off
  1. away
  2. distant
  3. far
  4. deep
  5. remote
  6. removed
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  • Villa began their Premier League season with a 4-0 away defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, raising a number of questions about the squad’s readiness for the new campaign.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The season features six events, with each team playing two home matches and two away matches.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of away
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  • Across the Solar System, eruptions can send ash over continents, throw sulfur compounds hundreds of miles above a moon, or propel nitrogen gas and ice through the frozen crust of a distant world.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This El Niño is a reminder that climate risks are no longer distant.
    — Lucy Siers, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of distant
Adjective
  • Daniels turned toward the far end zone and yelled at the top of his vocal capacity.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In 2022, far-right extremists stormed her reading, seizing viral headlines.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of far
Adjective
  • There was no controversy about this New York win, a night after Pete Alonso's deep fly ball against the Yankees was ruled foul with the game tied.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Born and raised in Nogales, Mexico, the fourth of twelve children, Trujillo had deep community roots.
    — Allie Torgan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of deep
Adjective
  • The technology can support both conventional and remote sites, like areas where traditional energy infrastructure may be difficult or expensive to build.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026
  • People traveling through the remote Sonoran Desert die from its extreme heat, harsh conditions and rough terrain.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of remote
Adjective
  • Prosecutors later filed a superseding indictment in May 2025 that added a new count of stalking, but removed references to Durk’s lyrics as evidence.
    — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Chipotle, Qudoba pull jalapeños amid salmonella outbreak Restaurant chain Qdoba and Chipotle in removed jalapeños from all locations amid a salmonella outbreak that has affected at least 27 states, according to health officials.
    — Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of removed

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“Far-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-off. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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