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far-off

[fahr-awf, -of] / ˈfɑrˈɔf, -ˈɒf /
ADJECTIVE
distant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
faraway outlying remote
WEAK
at a distance far far-removed removed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
close near
ADVERB
from or at a distance
Synonyms
STRONG
afar away far away

Example Sentences

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The dangers they talked about felt like far-off science fiction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Oil and gas companies have been ramping up their search for new opportunities outside the U.S. for quite a while, and the war in Iran will likely accelerate their hunt in far-off regions.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

But for the parents of Papiri, the prospect of living peacefully with the enemy remains a far-off dream as they pray for their children's safe return.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

Today, the region is split into congressional districts held by Calvert, a Republican who lives in far-off Corona, and Democrat Ruiz.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

He could hear far-off sounds, which meant only one thing.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques