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Definitions

far-reaching

[fahr-ree-ching] / ˈfɑrˈri tʃɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
broad, widespread
Synonyms
STRONGEST
extensive important momentous pervasive significant sweeping
WEAK
far-ranging wide
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insignificant limited narrow trivial unimportant
WEAK
incomprehensible

Example Sentences

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Farmers also need more fertilizer as they grow their crops, so that’s going to be an ongoing issue — with far-reaching effects for consumers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The study highlights how microscopic processes in the ocean can have far-reaching global impacts.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

The statement acknowledged that consequences for young people could be "far-reaching" and said that regulations on exemptions were being developed "in part to avoid unnecessary bureaucracy".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

It’s another sign of the far-reaching impact of the Iran war.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

To this reader, at least, it can hardly be argued that Mendel was unaware of the far-reaching implications of his study: he was trying to unlock the material basis and laws of heredity.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee