as in mile
a long distance
the experienced birder was able to identify birds from afar
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Recent Examples of afar
Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019
Grey Worm was largely motivated to violence by Missandei's death, but seeing the damage from afar could shift his loyalties.
—Carrie Wittmer, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 May 2019
Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
The big race is also known for drawing celebrities from near and afar, who can be spotted in the paddock — an area behind the pitlane and garages where the teams set up hospitality units.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
What has become of our beautiful-from-afar, but gross-up-close city?
—Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019
Grey Worm was largely motivated to violence by Missandei's death, but seeing the damage from afar could shift his loyalties.
—Carrie Wittmer, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 May 2019
Adverb
Some had come from afar to compete—occasionally very, very afar.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
The big race is also known for drawing celebrities from near and afar, who can be spotted in the paddock — an area behind the pitlane and garages where the teams set up hospitality units.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afar
Noun
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McKinley, which is about 8 driving miles east of Virginia, had a population of 103 at the 2020 Census.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2025
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Would a Venezuelan contestant who rolled off her log need to use her airline miles when forcibly flown to the waiting arms of Maduro’s brutal regime?—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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According to signs posted on the doors of the Festival Marketplace, vendors are migrating to the Lauderhill Mall, part of broad portfolio of retail properties owned by IMC Equity in South Florida and elsewhere in the state.—
David Lyons,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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More obstacles: Boston Legacy will play its first NWSL season at Gillette Stadium after delays to the redevelopment of White Stadium caused the club to look elsewhere for its 2026 home games.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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La Russa won in 2021 and then watched things fall apart one year later, leading to Hahn’s firing in 2023.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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In 1986, the space shuttle broke apart only 73 seconds into its flight, killing every member of its seven-person crew.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Disney, however, came away with one of the best Star Wars projects in the history of the franchise.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said the time away could bring a new wave of energy to Messi and the others.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
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“Afar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afar. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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