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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
Yet, the Royals showcased why any resemblance to their 2024 playoff team is becoming more and more distant.
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Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
For mid-century home buyers, the costs of our suburban revolution were distant.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 July 2025
Since his 1938 debut in Action Comics No. 1, one home for Superman has been America, even though he was born on a distant planet.
—Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
These faraway stars are so distant they can't be seen with the naked eye because the light is obscured by gas and dust.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
For mid-century home buyers, the costs of our suburban revolution were distant.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 July 2025
Since his 1938 debut in Action Comics No. 1, one home for Superman has been America, even though he was born on a distant planet.
—Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
These faraway stars are so distant they can't be seen with the naked eye because the light is obscured by gas and dust.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
Adjective
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Burrow was a victim of a home burglary in December while playing an away game against the Dallas Cowboys.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Picking the right song lyric for an away message on AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), hoping your crush would see it and message you.—
Chantal Waldholz,
Glamour,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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White Lake Township Chief of Police Daniel Keller said in a news release the homeowner was alerted through his video surveillance system that seven individuals had broken into his detached garage.—
Mike Stunson
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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The house features five bedrooms and one bathrooms. 5. $2.1 million, single-family residence in the 6100 block of Contra Costa Road The sale of the detached house in the 6100 block of Contra Costa Road in Oakland has been finalized.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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And in a different carousel of photos, which Justin shared on Friday, the singer once again cozied up to his wife, wrapping his arms around her in what appeared to be candid shots.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Petoskey and Charlevoix stones are both are different species of coral.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Even the brilliant drone attacks that Zelensky launched, at the beginning of June, against Russian airfields in the far interior, were a maneuver in the endgame that strengthened his bargaining position rather than reversing the outcome of the war.—
Samuel Moyn,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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The diminutive Argentine ghosted between defenders, leapt high behind 6ft 2in center back Rio Ferdinand and met the ball with a perfect header, looping it past goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar into the far corner of the net.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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For evening or colder climates, go with the Parallel Pant.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Everyone’s temperature preferences differ—some sleep hot, others cold.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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After losing her teaching job during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lê leaned fully into her content, collaborating with publishers, monetizing lesson plans through platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers, and building a business focused on diverse and inclusive book collections.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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But with over 200 wineries, the Old North State is steadily transforming into one of the country’s most exciting and diverse wine states.—
Claire Volkman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Bullying is often a symptom of something deeper, like insecurity, anxiety, trauma, or difficulty regulating emotions, says Shaw.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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What if this moment reveals something deeper than two people’s poor judgment?—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Police have worked with both the brewery and mosque to find a solution, King Jugg has offered shuttles from remote parking and the mosque has tried to steer overflow visitors to a nearby parking lot — but none have eased the problem.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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His disappearance — in the remote Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park in Pyrenees mountains along the Spain-France border — has generated coverage in The New York Times, People, USA Today and newspapers in Spain.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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