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
Quantum Encryption At some point in the not-so-far-off future, quantum computers will become powerful enough to easily crack many forms of digital encryption.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Westlake Village isn't exactly a far-off destination for me.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Following the American Revolution, many in Maine began to express resentment about how the state legislature in far-off Boston administered the District of Maine, likening their situation to that of the American colonies before the Revolution.
— Made By History, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
This isn’t a far-off dream from the tech giant.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2025
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Westlake Village isn't exactly a far-off destination for me.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Following the American Revolution, many in Maine began to express resentment about how the state legislature in far-off Boston administered the District of Maine, likening their situation to that of the American colonies before the Revolution.
— Made By History, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
This isn’t a far-off dream from the tech giant.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-off
Adjective
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When Joao Pedro put Brighton 1-0 up from the penalty spot just after the half-hour, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men had conceded 22 goals without reply and the away supporters were sensing familiar dark emotions.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Throw in a tight scoreline, some inconsistent officiating at times and a chock-full away fan section that stood up singing the entire night, and things were bound to get chippy.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His ceiling offensively doesn’t suggest work as a No. 1 centre in the NHL; second-line duty over a period of years is something of a distant bell based on current numbers; his floor (No. 3 centre) would represent a reach selection for this player.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Great athletes have been known to remember the minute details of games in the distant past with uncommon clarity.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 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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That conversation opened up deeper discussions about beauty standards, authenticity, and the pressure women face to conform.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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This deeper level of engagement not only informs new office designs but can increases employees’ sense of ownership of it.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the tracks in Tumbler Ridge, more tracks in a remote region northwest called Bullmoose Creek were also discovered, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Housing construction starts Housing construction rates have improved in the wake of the pandemic — particularly in the South and West, where a housing boom and the rise of remote work fueled a major demographic shift toward the Sun Belt.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The American Federation of Teachers filed its lawsuit after the ED removed and paused applications for IDR plans, a move the department said was necessary following a ruling by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals blocking the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Any income that is neutralised or removed is not considered as relevant for UEFA’s regulations.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Far-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-off. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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