far and wide

adverb

variants or less commonly far and near

: in every direction : everywhere

searched far and wide

Synonyms

• all over
• everyplace
• everywhere
• high and low
• throughout

Examples of far and wide in a Sentence

we searched far and wide for a surgeon who could perform that delicate operation

Recent Examples on the Web

If Valladolid underscores the exciting cinema blending genre and social point, other prizes were spread far and wide, with a larger-than-normal number of North American titles making a mark as part of Cienfuego’s drive to include more international independent cinema in the fest’s lineup. —John Hopewell, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024

Apparently, word of the autumn majesty in this remote mountain paradise has spread far and wide. —Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024

Their expertise in the children’s entertainment space, combined with our creative vision for the show, means that our Scavenger family adventures will reach audiences far and wide. —Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024

The two didn’t have to search far and wide for a name of their new initiative by calling it A2R2. —Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above